← All recipes

Falafel

Crisp fried chickpea patties stuffed in pita.

Total
45 min
Active
30 min
Serves
4
Cuisine
middle-eastern
Servings4

Ask about this recipe

Substitutions, swaps, equipment, scaling — the recipe stays right here.

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Drain the soaked chickpeas well and pat them completely dry.

  2. Pulse the chickpeas, onion, garlic, herbs, spices, salt, and baking soda in a food processor until a coarse, green-flecked meal forms.

  3. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and chill 30 minutes so the mixture firms up.

  4. Form into small patties or balls and fry in 175°C / 350°F oil for 3–4 minutes until deeply golden.

  5. Drain on a rack and serve in pita with tahini, salad, and pickles.