Falafel-Fried
Chickpeas, cracked wheat and coriander simmered on the stove and spiced with cumin and chilli for a Lebanese meze.
8 hr 25 min · Serves 50 · Medium
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 480 min · Cook 25 min · 505 min total
- medium
- 1
Soak garbanzos overnight in 2 liters of water. Next morning, drain. Place in a large pot, cover and water, add 1 Tbs salt and bring to a boil.
- 2
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Drain and allow to cool Soak the cracked wheat in hot water for 20 minutes.
- 3
Drain and set aside. Put in food processor as follows: Place garbanzos in container and process until finely chopped.
- 4
Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Peel the onion, cut into chunks and place in container along with parsley and garlic.
- 5
Process until finely chopped. Add onion mixture and cracked wheat to garbanzos in mixing bowl.
- 6
Stir in lemon juice and spices, mixing well. Add bread crumbs until mixture is firm enough to hold a shape.
- 7
Shape mixture into 1" balls. Fry in deep hot oil until light brown and crisp.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
