Add to: Recipe Box | Grocery List | Meal PlannerRecipe submitted by jeff bryan
jrb@tamu.eduReal Deal FalafelIngredients (use vegan versions): 2 cups dried chick peas
1 cup dried split yellow peas
3-5 jalapeno peppers (to taste)
1 bunch parsley
2 pita breads (stale ok!)
2 onions medium
lots of garlic
salt
red pepper
cumin
coriander
Directions:This recipe is adapted from my work in a lebanese resto, so I can tell you it is authentic!
Soak the peas and beans overnight but do not cook if you have a grinder, grind the peas and beans, adding the chopped peppers, onion, cleaned parsley, and garlic (to taste, but about 7-8 cloves). At the same time, mix in the pita vegan bread to the grind (it binds the falafel). After all the beans and veggies are ground, you will need to get your hands in the mix and blend it all up evenly. You can then add cumin and coriander, pepper and salt to taste. Now, use a tablespoon to scoop and form little patties, which you can arrange on a baking sheet. Once the sheet is full, you should freeze the patties. This way they are easy to deep fry (the best way to do it, and they keep for a long time). Use an oil that heats well, such as canola, and get it good and hot before you cook. When you are ready, add some frozen falafels, but not so many that the oil cools. You want them to crisp on the outside instantly and not absorb oil. When the falafels float to the top of the oil, they should be done. Email me if you have any questions!
Jeff The recipe looks good and I'd like to try it. I'm just not clear on one point. Do you grin the chick peas uncooked, ie just soaked? Could you also use a processor for this? I would never have thought of freezing them, although now that you mention it, I think it makes sense. SP
Archived comment by: sherry
outstanding falafels, you just forgot to recommend that they be eaten with tahini sauce. (yumm)
Archived comment by: liz
Very tasty falafel - no more trips to the local Egyptian restaurant! This recipe makes enough to freeze some for later.
Archived comment by: kellie
I also would like a little clarification regarding the grinding....I tried it with the peas soaked not cooked, and while the falafel had a great flavor, the chickpeas remained in visible chunks and the innards of the falafel patties were not as smooth as I had hoped. I will try to cook the peas and see if that works. Flavor is yummy though!
Archived comment by: blended
I can't wait to try this!!! I love awesome falafel..there's nothing better in the world than steaming hot, excellent falafel...[drool]
Archived comment by: jwnyc
