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Egyptian-Falafel-

Egyptian Falafel Recipe - An Authentic Delicious Savory Treat

Keesha
My Egyptian falafel recipe is incredibly easy to make, versatile, and stuffed with delicious simple savory flavors. Try it with my homemade Egyptian Ful recipe too!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Soaking Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine African
Servings 10
Calories 82 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dried split fava beans
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 green onion, chopped (use both white and green parts)
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ¾-1 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp water( only if necessary)
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 2 Tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions
 

Prepare the beans

  • First, rinse the fava beans under running water. Cover the beans with cold water and allow them to soak at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight. Once soaked, you can drain the beans and set them aside.

Make the falafel mixture

  • Place the soaked and softened fava beans into a food processor. Then, give it a few pulses to get a uniform coarse mixture. There shouldn't be any large chunks, but the mixture shouldn't be a smooth paste. It should have some texture to it.
  • Add the remaining ingredients (except sesame seeds and oil) and pulse again until combined.If needed, add a tablespoon of water to help the mixture come together.
  • If the mixture feels too dry or crumbly, add up to 1 tablespoon of water to help it come together, it should hold its shape when pressed.
  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes to help it firm up before shaping.

Shape and cook the falafel

  • Divide the mixture into 10–20 portions, depending on the size you prefer. Roll each portion into a ball or patty.
  • Press one side of each falafel into the sesame seeds before frying and set them aside.
  • Heat some vegetable oil in a frying pan or pot. You can shallow fry or deep-fry falafels.
  • Once the oil is heated, fry your Egyptian falafels over medium-high heat for about 3-5 minutes or until they are golden brown in color.
  • Drain the balls on a piece of kitchen towel. Repeat the process until all your falafel balls have been fried.
  • Serve them immediately with your favorite accompaniments.

Nutrition

Calories: 82kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 240mgPotassium: 373mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 342IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 2mg
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