Description
Herbed falafel with mint, cilantro, and parsley, deep-fried to crispy perfection and served with a rich ginger-almond sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (240 ml) dried chickpeas
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) bulghur (cooked/steamed) or fava beans
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Bread crumbs, for coating
- Oil, for deep frying
- Salt, to taste
For the almond sauce
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) almond paste
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Soak the chickpeas overnight in water, then drain and reserve them.
- Cook the chickpeas in a pressure cooker or slow cook them until they are just tender but not mushy.
- Toast the cumin and coriander seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant, then grind them to a powder.
- In a food processor, combine the cooked chickpeas, bulghur or fava beans, ground cumin and coriander, chopped mint, cilantro, parsley, ginger paste, garam masala, and salt. Pulse until the mixture is coarse and holds together.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or patties, then coat them with bread crumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry the falafel until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- For the almond sauce, combine almond paste, ginger paste, garam masala, and water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens. Season with salt to taste.
- Serve the herbed falafel with the almond sauce, or wrap them in pita bread with a dash of hummus.
Notes
- For a healthier option, try baking the falafel, though they may not be as crispy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven to retain crispiness.
- You can substitute fava beans with more chickpeas if desired.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 10 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg