Palestinian Chickpea Falafel is a traditional Palestinian recipe for a classic fritter made from a blend of chickpeas, parsley, spices, onion and potato. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Palestinian version of: Palestinian Chickpea Falafel.
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Authentic Chickpea Falafel فلافل sandwich consists of tahini sauce, pickles, and tomatoes. This is one of the best sandwiches one can ever have. Falafel is considered to be one of the most famous staple street food. Not only popular in Palestine and Lebanon but also across the middle east and nowadays it’s becoming popular in the US and Europe as well
Chickpea falafel counts amongst Palestine's national dishes.
Soak the chickpeas with plenty of water to fully covere then for up to eight hours or over-night.
Rinse the hummus from water and place in a food processor, then add all the ingredients except for the oil (parsley, onions, garlic, potatoes (the potato makes the final falafel a little crunchier) cumin powder, coriander powder, baking powder. Blend everything well until you have formed a paste.
Begin shaping the falafel into balls by either using your hands, or a falafel former if available, or even an ice cream scoop.
Heat the oil in a pan over high heat until very hot. Fry the falafel in batches of 4-5 at a time (depending on the size of your pan) for about 6-8 minutes, turning the falafel occasionally to ensure they cook evenly. Once the falafel turns brownish, take it out, and place them on a paper towel to drain off any excess oil.
Serve warm. They can be served alone as a snack or as part of a falafel sandwich.
The authentic Chickpea Falafel فلافل sandwich consists of tahini sauce, pickles, and tomatoes in a pita bread wrap.
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