Baked falafels- total time 1 and half hours

Baked Falafels

A classic Lebanese starter that everyone loves. It is the perfect way to start your meal along with an amazing Tahini dip.






Where I learnt it from: A TV show on Fox Traveler

Approx prep time: 5-10 min + 1 hour
Approx cook time: 25-30 min 
Serves: 15-20 falafel (4 people)

Cuisine: Lebanese 
Part of menu: Starter/Entree/Appetizer 
Hot/Cold: Hot

Ingredients:

• 1 cup uncooked chickpeas, soaked 8 hours 
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• ½ cup parsley or basil, chopped
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• little pepper or chilly flakes
• salt
• Olive oil

Major Equipment: 

• Baking Sheet
• Mixer(aka Food Processor)
• Oven

Preparation:

1. Drain soaked chickpeas. DO NOT COOK
2. Pulse in Mixer
3. Add Onions, Garlic, Coriander, Parsley/Basil, Cumin, Pepper and Salt
4. Mix again/ Pulse till pasty 
5. Put in refrigerator for an hour. Make sure it holds together

Cooking:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees 
2. Grease baking sheet
3. Roll batter in 15-20 small balls and place on baking tray
4. Bake for 15 min.
5. Bake other side for 10 minutes more or until golden.

Plating Suggestion: Serve in a bowl or tray as shown in image. You could also do so along with a Tahini Dip. Alternatively, you can serve as a sandwich or in a Pita Pocket.

If you have and questions or suggestions (or want me to put up the recipe of something) Please feel free to comment. Thanks and Happy Cooking.