🧆 Classic Falafel (Crispy Middle Eastern Chickpea Fritters)

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🌱 Ingredients (Makes 18–20 falafels)

Main Ingredients:

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas (NOT canned)

  • 1 small onion, roughly chopped

  • 3–4 cloves garlic

  • ½ cup fresh parsley

  • ½ cup fresh cilantro

  • 2–3 Tbsp fresh dill (optional but amazing)

Seasoning:

  • 1½ tsp salt

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1 tsp coriander powder

  • ÂĽ tsp black pepper

  • ÂĽ tsp cayenne pepper or paprika

Binding:

  • ½–1 tsp baking soda

  • 2–3 Tbsp flour or chickpea flour (only if needed)

For Frying:

  • Oil (vegetable, canola, or sunflower)

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