Make Halal Guys Falafel Recipe
I've been obsessed with The Halal Guys' falafel for years, and I finally cracked the code to making it at home!This recipe nails that crispy exterior and fluffy, herbaceous interior that we all crave.Using fresh herbs is essential for capturing that bright, herbaceous flavor!Another key is using dried chickpeas that have been soaked, never canned.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Chickpeas dried, soaked overnight
- 1 cup Onion chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1/4 cup Parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Coriander
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Flour
- Vegetable Oil (for frying
Instructions
- Soak the chickpeas overnight in a large bowl filled with water.
- Make sure they're fully submerged, and leave them for at least 12 hours.
- Drain the chickpeas and transfer them to a food processor.
- Add in the onion, garlic, parsley, and cilantro and pulse.
- Keep going until you have a coarse, grainy mixture.
- Sprinkle in the cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and flour.
- Pulse again until the ingredients are well incorporated.
- The mixture should hold together well when shaped.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or patties, using your hands or a falafel scoop.
- Be gentle to avoid compacting them too much.
- Heat the oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
- Add falafel to the hot oil in batches without overcrowding.
- Fry until crispy and golden brown, usually 3-4 minutes per batch.
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