Falafel Hakosem

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    45

    balls
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
On the Hummus Route

By Ariel Rosenthal, Orly Peli-Bronshtein and Dan Alexander

Published 2019

  • About

If you are not used to making falafel at home, prepare to be surprised. This recipe works wonderfully well, and not only with chickpeas – any pulse will work in their place. The secret to crispy falafel is the batter, which is made up of ground, uncooked, soaked chickpeas. Some people like to add flour or bread crumbs to the mixture, but there is really no need. The combination of water and baking soda creates the falafel’s airy texture, while the onion, garlic, and herbs add juiciness and