
1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight (don't use canned chickpeas) | |
1/2 cup onion, roughly chopped | |
1 cup parsley, roughly chopped (about a one large bunch) | |
1 cup cilantro, roughly chopped (about a one large bunch) | |
1 small green chile pepper, serrano or jalapeno pepper | |
3 garlic cloves | |
1 tsp cumin | |
1 tsp salt | |
1/2 tsp cardamom | |
1/4 tsp black pepper | |
1/2 tsp baking soda | |
1/2 cup chickpea flour | |
3 tablespoon water | |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1. | The night before, soak the dried chickpeas in water. Make sure the water covers the chickpeas by 2-3 inches, as they'll triple in size. |
2. | Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. |
3. | Drain and rinse the chickpeas and add them to your food processor. |
4. | Add the onion, parsley, cilantro, pepper, garlic, cumin, salt, cardamom, black pepper, and baking soda to the food processor and pulse several times until it the texture becomes a fine grain. Then transfer the falafel mixture to a large mixing bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour. |
5. | Take the mixture out of the fridge and add the chickpea flour, water, and olive oil. Mix everything together with your hands until well combined. |
6. | Flatten the falafel mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Gently press down with your hands to flatten. |
7. | Bake for 25 minutes. |
8. | Bake for 25 minutes. |
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