Crispy Falafels with a Garlic Dip
Crispy Falafels made with really simple, pantry ingredients. I used fresh dill from my plant to mix in my falafels since I didn’t have any parsley or cilantro and it added this somewhat zesty flavour to the falafels! You can of course use any other herbs you'd like. Enjoyed this with a homemade Spicy Garlic Dip.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 20 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups dry chickpeas (soaked overnight (see notes for canned chickpea sub), 350 g)
- 1 red or white onion
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (totally optional! Feel free to use dried herbs. Parsley and cilantro work too!)
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin seed powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp flour (I used all-purpose)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast (for flavour (feel free to leave out and adjust salt to taste))
- 3 tbsp sesame seeds (for coating (optional))
- Neutral oil (for cooking (I used canola))
- 1/2 cup neutral oil (I used canola)
- 1/4 cup soy milk
- 2 tsp white vinegar
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt (adjust according desired to taste)
- 1 tsp minced garlic (optional, for garlic mayo version!)
- Sriracha (adjust depending on desired taste!)
Instructions
- 1
Steps (Baking option in notes)
- 2
Wash chickpeas thoroughly. Place chickpeas in a container with water. Soak the chickpeas overnight. They will double in size.
- 3
Drain water from the chickpeas. Place the chickpeas, onion, and fresh dill/herbs (if using) in a food processor until throughly combined.
- 4
Transfer the chickpea mixture into a bowl. Mix in the cumin, salt, flour, baking soda, and nutritional yeast (if using). Mix until well combined. Feel free to adjust salt, to taste.
- 5
If using sesame seeds, place them in a shallow plate.
- 6
Shape the falafels into patties. Place falafels in the sesame seeds and coat. Pat down the falafels to ensure the sesame seeds stick.
- 7
Heat a pan with oil. I used a cast iron pan. Once hot, place the falafels and cook for a few minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp.
- 8
Drain excess oil from the falafels.
- 9
Enjoy while hot with the garlic dip (recipe below) or other dipping sauce of choice!
- 10
Place all ingredients in the blender. Blend until thick! Feel free to adjust seasoning according to desired taste. Mix in some sriracha if you want some spice!