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HOMEMADE FALAFEL

30 minutes
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Ingredients (20 portions)
  • For the Falafel
    • 250 g dried chickpeas (soak in water for 24 hours)
    • 1/2 spring onion (80 g)
    • 1 clove of garlic
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
    • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
    • 4 g salt
    • 15 g wheat flour
    • 1/2 tsp baking powder
    • 3 tbsp water (45 ml)
    • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
    • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
    • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
    • Sesame seeds (for sprinkling)
    • A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
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Homemade Falafel: Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and full of flavour - ideal with yoghurt sauce!

Step by step

Preparation of the dough

    01
  1. Drain the chickpeas well after soaking them for 24 hours.

    2. 02
  2. In IBILI rotary chopper, add the chickpeas, chopped spring onion, garlic, coriander and parsley.

    3. 03
  3. Add the salt, wheat flour, baking powder, water and spices (cardamom, coriander powder, cumin and cayenne).

    4. 04
  4. Grind until a homogeneous and malleable dough is formed. It should not be completely smooth, but with some texture.
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Preparation and Cooking

    05
  1. With the dough ready, use IBILI falafel mould and press the mixture into it.

    2. 06
  2. Sprinkle the pieces with sesame seeds for a crunchy and aromatic touch.
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Presentation

    07
  1. For a healthier version, bake the falafel in a preheated oven at 180°C for 10 minutes, until golden brown.

    2. 08
  2. If you prefer a crispier texture, fry the falafel in plenty of hot oil until evenly browned. Then drain on paper towels.
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TIP FOR A PERFECT FALAFEL

To get a falafel with the ideal texture, make sure not to use cooked chickpeas, but hydrated dried chickpeas. If the dough is too wet, you can add a little more flour to adjust it, and don't forget the spices, which give it its characteristic flavour!

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