How to make Falafel Balls -
Falafel is one of the most popular Lebanese dishes. It is very important they are made to perfection and this video shows you how to do just that
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Chickpeas, Oil (ऑइल)
Cuisine : Middle Eastern
Course : Snacks and Starters
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Falafel Balls Recipe Card
Middle Eastern cuisine comprises of food eaten by the people of the various countries of the Middle East. The cuisine of the region is diverse while having a degree of homogeneity. Some commonly used ingredients include olives and olive oil, pitas, honey, sesame seeds, dates, sumac, chickpeas, mint and parsley.
Prep Time : 8-10 hour
Cook time : 11-15 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Falafel Balls Recipe
Chickpeas , soaked overnight and drained 1 cup
Oil to deep fry
Garlic 6-8 cloves
Onions , roughly chopped 2 medium
Fresh coriander sprigs 1/2 cup
Fresh parsley sprigs 2-3
Olive oil 1 tablespoon
Cumin powder 1 teaspoon
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Black pepper powder to taste
Baking soda 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Method
Step 1
Put chickpeas into a food processor, add garlic, onion, coriander sprigs, parsley sprigs, olive oil, cumin powder, red chilli powder, black pepper powder, baking soda and salt and blend into a coarse mixture.
Step 2
Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
Step 3
Transfer the mixture into a large bowl. Divide the falafel mixture into medium sized portions and shape them into balls. Gently slide these balls into hot oil and deep fry till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
Step 4
Transfer the balls into a serving bowl and serve hot with tomato ketchup.
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