I think I have tried every single type of Falafel from Lebanese to Syrian. Hypothetically, if there was a chance of rebirth, I would love to be half-Lebanese half-Indian. 🙂 Just for Falafels- My favorite is a fusion between Egyptian and Lebanese. Dried Fava beans and Chickpeas soaked for 24 hours-ground with spices and herbs-Yum 🙂
If I need an authentic recipe, what do I do? Students.. I give them love, respect and knowledge and they give me recipes 🙂 from their mums. When I try them out-that’s out of the world experience 🙂 Made this as a part of my Vegan Lebanese Platter with Mujaddhara
I like falafels to be mini-sized pan fried bites rather than huge deep fried monsters. I haven’t tried baking this-Not a big fan of baking-YET-I’d get there someday.
You need:
- Dried Split Fava beans-3/4 cup and Chickpeas-3/4 cup (soaked together overnight-I left them for 24 hours
- Parsley-1/2 bunch
- Coriander-1/2 bunch
- Garlic- 8 cloves-halved
- Onion-1 huge-cubed
- Ground Coriander -2 Tbsp
- Ground Cumin-1 Tbsp
- Lebanese 7 spice mix-1.5 Tbsp
- Salt-to taste
- Recipe given calls for Baking soda- I discarded this cos I pan fry them
- I added Chickpea flour-2 Tbsp
- I added Brown Rice flour-2.5 Tbsp
To do:
- Blend chickpea and fava beans until paste-not super smooth-coarsely-I did my most of them smooth and the final processed one was coarse-Watch out for too much water-Add what you need
- Add rest of ingredients except the flour and pulse until they are broken down into tiny bits-Parsley and Coriander leaves go in first-pulse few times and then garlic and onion
- Mix them all well.
- Add chickpea and brown rice flour.
- Make mini sized patties and pan fry them in oil 🙂
- Serve with any of these delicious dips
Super Authentic Lebanese Falafels
Ingredients
- Dried Split Fava beans-3/4 cup and Chickpeas-3/4 cup (soaked together overnight-I left them for 24 hours
- Parsley-1/2 bunch
- Coriander-1/2 bunch
- Garlic- 8 cloves-halved
- Onion-1 huge-cubed
- Ground Coriander -2 Tbsp
- Ground Cumin-1 Tbsp
- Lebanese 7 spice mix-1.5 Tbsp
- Salt-to taste
- Recipe given calls for Baking soda- I discarded this cos I pan fry them
- I added Chickpea flour-2 Tbsp
- I added Brown Rice flour-2.5 Tbsp
Instructions
- Blend chickpea and fava beans until paste-not super smooth-coarsely-I did my most of them smooth and the final processed one was coarse-Watch out for too much water-Add what you need
- Add rest of ingredients except the flour and pulse until they are broken down into tiny bits-Parsley and Coriander leaves go in first-pulse few times and then garlic and onion
- Mix them all well.
- Add chickpea and brown rice flour.
- Make mini sized patties and pan fry them in oil 🙂
Notes
Serve with hummus 🙂
Looks great. M trying this out tomorrow!What should I put in for Lebanese spice mix ?
Hey Radhi 🙂 It’s called 7 spice mix you get in Lebanese grocery stores. I got a bag from my student 😛
Wow! Good for you! I will try to find it here, the thing is there are no middle eastern stores in my city…:(. Else I will try to make my own.. 😉
Oh dear 🙁 That’s bad. Yeah I am sure you can do something about it. I read somewhere-all spice blend can be substituted 🙂 Good luck
Wow Charu! They turned out to be super delicious! This recipe is a keeper! I used only chick peas though, so maybe the texture is a bit different than yours! I also made hummus from your cucumber hummus recipe and it was yum! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!! xoxo.
Awww. Thanks Radhi 🙂 Glad you loved it <3<3
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delicious recipe! thanks for sharing!
simi
Thanks 🙂
Yum!! I am a HUGE falafel fan as well- mini is the best- otherwise they seem dry (despite being fried!). These look super tasty 🙂
I was wondering what made these falafels much more tastier than the ones at food court (They were dry) Thanks 🙂
They look great!
Thank you 😀
Oh darling, I am loving it. Mujadarra is on my list. Falafels post is also on my mind. This is such a good recipe :). Half Lebanese and half Indian… ;)… Why not? I think I was south East Asian in my previous birth ;). Baking the nuggets is such a good way to eat healthier. I am sure you have paniyaram pan. Use that for all the nugget making :).
Loads of love!
Will refer to your recipe when I am making falafels.
Sonal
Lol 🙂 No.. I don’t have a paniyaram pan:) I am thinking about getting a cake pop maker. Do you think it will work out? You are so creative <3 <3
Yes it will. I have used it and worked fine :).
Thanks 🙂
I love falafal! Saving this recipe.
Thanks Noony <3
Wow, love the look of it. I plan to make falafels so will surely refer to your recipe for help and pointers!
It is such an authentic recipe-Probably the best I’ve tasted ever
They look super cool dear 🙂
Thanks Malar <3
These look wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
Thanks Jeannette 🙂
So you can soak the chickpeas and not pre-cook them? Will it work with cooked or canned? I will try it and check back with my results or blog it and track it back to you. Love your hummus dips!
Yes. Apparently, that’s the way it has to be done. I have always used canned ones/cooked ones and wondered why doesn’t it look the same/taste the same as take away shops-When I read the recipe-that’s when I realized. It is just soaking the dried beans-grinding them and pan frying them-the best I’ve ever eaten 🙂 Thanks for passing by
Hi there – I am one of the co-hosts for Fiesta Friday this week – and you are most welcome with these tasty looking falafels! I am not a bit fan of the monsters either – these are just perfect! Thank you for sharing them and a very happy Fiesta Friday to you!
Thanks Selma 🙂 You guys are doing an amazing job with Friday Fiesta 🙂
what a wonderful finger food idea charanya….your a creative vegan chef….
Thanks Chits 🙂 <3
The only problem with these is that I would eat way too many! I love all things falafel, in any shape, size or form! Good idea on adding the flour, I’ve found a little bit is useful to keep the falafels from becoming too moist and hard to fry! Do you use dried chickpeas and favas, or fresh, or canned? Just curious.
I know-I just gulp them down 😛 I used dried ones-soaked them for a day and pulsed them down. Canned has never worked for me 🙂
You’re right, this is a very authentic recipe, Charanya. I will look for the Lebanese spice mix. I love the idea of pan frying too, and maybe I’ll try Sonals suggestion of using a paniyaram maker. Will let you know!
Thanks <3
Now that’s a combination I’d love to be: half Lebanese/half Indian! Imagine the food??!!! These falafels bites look great ☺️
aahhhh !!! this made my tummy grumble 😉 falafels never fails 🙂 super yum !!
🙂 Thanks
I love falafel! Yours sound great!
Thanks Lori 🙂
Oh i am a big time felafel fan myself. Tried making them at home many times but most of the time it flopped. I will bookmark this and try your version soon.
Good luck Sadia 🙂 It’s pretty simple. I didn’t try to deep fry. With pan-frying it tasted amazing 🙂
This does look like a winning recipe – just the sort thing guests at Fiesta Friday like to learn about. I think the fava beans are a wonderful variation. I often cook with chickpeas, but much as I like fava beans don’t have many interesting recipes for them so will try this method. Also I like the small size – I think that is a great tip. Thanks for sharing them with us.
Thanks Hilda 🙂 Happy Friday Fiesta 🙂
Hey Charanya! Happy Fiesta Friday! These look absolutely gorgeous! Mini- falafels is a great idea! And I always make mine with chickpeas only so will have to try this combination with fava beans! thanks for bringing these to Fiesta Friday! 🙂
Thanks Indu 🙂 Hope you like them if you go ahead and try it out 🙂
Yum!! I love falafel, and am so intrigued by the fava beans! I cant wait to try these!! <3
Hope you like them <3 They are so addictive
I so agree with you about the size of the felafels. Kids and strangers are more likely to try them too. What a great treat to bring to Fiesta Friday.
Thank you 🙂
I love falafel and I think I’ll love it more bite-sized! Now I know what to do with that bag of dried lava beans – yay! Thanks for sharing at the VVLP3!
These look so delectable & appetizing too! Yummm! That spread looks equally tasty too! Must be ever so delicious!
Thanks Sophie 🙂
I think fava beans are key. I have a recipe that calls for chickpeas only and it never tastes the same as restaurant falafel.
Me too. I used to use canned chickpeas and make sliders-but this is one real falafel recipe. 🙂
Yum! Need to try this recipe out. Will go hunting for Lebanese spice mix today. Being on an elimination diet for 30 days, I am essentially vegan and gluten-free and love recipes like this which makes me feel like I am not so deprived afterall!
This recipe is super authentic.Go for it <3 Am sure you'll love it 🙂