Fry
DATES & RAISIN FALAFEL
- Makes 30 Falafels
Author Notes
An improved version of the very popular Falafel, I've added a touch of sweetness to the traditional recipe head to no75.net for more recipes! —Iman Alem
What You'll Need
Ingredients
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450 grams
Dried Chickpeas
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20 grams
Dattes
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10 grams
Raisins
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1 bunch
Coriander
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1 bunch
Parsley
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1
Oignon
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4
Cloves of Garlic
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2 tablespoons
Ground Coriander
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1/2 tablespoon
Cumin
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1/2 tablespoon
Chilli Powder
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2 to 3 tablespoons
Flour
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1 tablespoon
Baking Powder
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1 tablespoon
Baking Soda
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1/2 tablespoon
Salt
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1/2 liter
Sunflower or Vegetale Oil for Frying
Directions
- Soak the chickpeas overnight
- Blend the chickpeas in a food processor until finely grinded
- Transfer to a bowl
- Roughly chop the oignon, coriander & parsley
- In the same food processor, blend coriander, parsley, onion, garlic & add all the spices
- Transfer to the bowl
- In the same food processor, blend the dates & raisins
- Transfer to the bowl
- Mix everything carefully together
- If the mixture is too crambly, add the flour
- At this stage you can freeze some of your mixture before adding the baking soda & baking powder
- Add the baking soda & the baking powder
- Let it sit for 10 mns
- Warm up the oil
- Start shaping small balls, keeping in mind that they will puff up a bit
- Fry the falafel until brown & crispy
- *Note: Because of the dates & raisins, these falafel get brown really quickly. Don't take them out too soon otherwise the inside won't be cooked.
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