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Crispy chickpea falafel

Crispy chickpea falafel

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Herb- and spice-seasoned chickpea meatballs, fried until crispy and golden brown, are a classic dish from the Middle East and Israel.

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Recipe from Roozitaa, Ef3, ざっとの編集所 and 2 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Falafel are spiced chickpea balls, very popular in the Middle East and Israel. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and are typically made by hand or using a mold.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Resting12 hr
  • Total12 hr 35 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfrying
  • Estimated cost$1.61 $0.40 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.39
  • $0.15
  • $0.10
  • $0.38
  • $0.30
  • $0.04
  • $0.04
  • $0.04
  • $0.17

Prices from US supermarkets for 7 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Soak the chickpeas in water overnight, then drain them thoroughly.
  2. Place the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, cilantro, salt, yeast, and flour in a food processor and blend until you have a smooth paste. ≈ 4 min
  3. Shape the meatballs into round shapes using a spoon or a special mold. ≈ 3 min
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat, and fry the meatballs until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.

The bill

Crispy chickpea falafel

  • 200 g of dried chickpeas$0.39
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped$0.15
  • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped$0.10
  • 2 tablespoons of ground cumin$0.38
  • 2 tablespoons of dried cilantro$0.30
  • 1 tablespoon of salt$0.04
  • 1 tablespoon of baking powder$0.04
  • 2 tablespoons of wheat flour$0.04
  • Sufficient vegetable oil for frying$0.17

Total$1.61

that's $0.40 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 200 g of dried chickpeas
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 1 bunch of chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons of ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons of dried cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • 1 tablespoon of baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons of wheat flour
  • Sufficient vegetable oil for frying

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