A quick and healthy Middle Eastern falafel recipe made in an appam pan, perfect for a snack or appetizer.
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
15min
Total Time
30min
Ingredients
4 Servings
(1 serving = 3-4 falafels)
Falafel Mixture
- 2cupchickpeas
- 1clovegarlic
- 5piecegreen chillies
- 1cupcoriander leaves
- 1tsproasted cumin seeds powder
- 1tspsalt
- 1pieceonion
- 1tspchilli flakes
- 1/4tspbaking soda
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
15min
Total Time
30min
How to make Crisp & Healthy Falafel
Preparation
Wash and soak chickpeas overnight in 4 cups of water. Drain the water the next morning.
Falafel Mixture
In a grinder, add chickpeas, garlic, green chillies, coriander leaves, roasted cumin seeds powder, salt, and sliced onion. Grind well.
Cooking
Add chilli flakes and baking soda to the mixture. Mix well.
Immediately fry the mixture in an appam pan or on medium to low heat until golden.
Serving
Serve the falafels with hummus, pita bread, and pickled onions.
Tips & Tricks
For best results, ensure the chickpeas are soaked overnight.
Use an appam pan for a healthier version with less oil.
Preeti Kalia
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