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Kuwaiti / Lebanon Falafel
Course: Snacks, AppetizersCuisine: Middle EasternDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
12
minutesCooking time
20
minutesCalories
300
kcalTotal time
32
minutesCrispy and flavorful Kuwaiti Style Falafel – golden chickpea patties seasoned with aromatic spices, perfect as a snack, appetizer, or sandwich filling.
Ingredients
* 2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked for at least 15 hours
* 1 cup fresh coriander leaves
* 2-3 red chillies, seeded
* 2-3 hot green chillies, seeded
* 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
* 4-5 garlic cloves
* 1 spring onion, chopped
* 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
* 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
* 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 2 tablespoons homemade falafel spice mix (see below for spice mix ingredients)
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 cup cold water
Directions
- Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas thoroughly. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- In a food processor, blend chickpeas, fresh coriander, red and green chillies, parsley, garlic, and spring onion until finely chopped but not pureed.
- Toast coriander seeds, sesame seeds, and cumin seeds in a dry skillet until fragrant. Grind them into a fine powder.
- Add the ground spice mix, baking powder, and salt to the chickpea mixture. Pulse a few more times to incorporate.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add cold water, and mix until it holds together when squeezed. Adjust water as needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape the falafel mixture into small patties and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
