Jeanie's Falafel

Jeanie's Falafel - A Delicious and Nutritious Middle Eastern Delight
Jeanie's Falafel is a mouth-watering Middle Eastern dish that is loved by people all over the world. This vegetarian dish is made from chickpeas, herbs, and spices, and is a great source of protein and fiber. In this recipe, we will show you how to make Jeanie's Falafel from scratch, with detailed composition of ingredients by serving, cooking tips, and a step-by-step guide to the cooking process.

Ingredients (serves 4):

- 2 cups of dried chickpeas
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp of ground cumin
- 1 tsp of ground coriander
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1/2 tsp of black pepper
- 1/2 tsp of baking soda
- Vegetable oil for frying

Cooking Tips:

- Soak the chickpeas overnight in water to soften them and make them easier to blend.
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
- Don't over-blend the mixture, as it can become too smooth and difficult to shape into balls.

Instructions:

1. Drain the chickpeas and rinse them well. Place them in a food processor with the onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and baking soda. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped but not pureed.
2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and use your hands to shape it into small balls, about the size of a ping-pong ball.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the falafel balls in batches until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
4. Remove the falafel balls from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
5. Serve the falafel balls hot, with pita bread, hummus, and tahini sauce.
Appearance and Taste:
Jeanie's Falafel is a crispy and flavorful dish that is sure to impress. The falafel balls are golden brown on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. The combination of herbs and spices gives the dish a fragrant and savory flavor that is both satisfying and delicious. When served with pita bread, hummus, and tahini sauce, Jeanie's Falafel becomes a complete meal that is perfect for any occasion.
Type of Dish: Vegetarian Appetizer
Main Ingredients: Chickpeas, Herbs, Spices