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
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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
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Soak the chickpeas overnight
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Blend the chickpeas in a food processor until finely grinded
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Transfer to a bowl
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Roughly chop the oignon, coriander & parsley
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In the same food processor, blend coriander, parsley, onion, garlic & add all the spices
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Transfer to the bowl
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In the same food processor, blend the dates & raisins
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Transfer to the bowl
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Mix everything carefully together
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If the mixture is too crambly, add the flour
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At this stage you can freeze some of your mixture before adding the baking soda & baking powder
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Add the baking soda & the baking powder
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Let it sit for 10 mns
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Warm up the oil
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Start shaping small balls, keeping in mind that they will puff up a bit
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Fry the falafel until brown & crispy
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*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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