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Shami Falafel

Shami Falafel

Mousa Al-Farsi
Mousa Al-FarsiChef
LunchDinnerAppetizersSnackswolrd / Middle-Eastern
Tastes:UmamiEarthy
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
60 min
Servings
6
Cost
Medium
Calories
250 kcal

Scale Portions

Ingredients

  • Chickpeas, soaked for 24 hours
    1 cup
  • Fava beans, crushed and soaked for 24 hours
    0.5 cup
  • Peas, soaked for 24 hours
    0.3 cup
  • ParsleyParsley
    0.3 bunch
  • Fresh dill, chopped
    2 tablespoons
  • Garlic, peeled
    2 cloves
  • Medium onion, peeled and quartered
    2 pieces
  • Baking PowderBaking Powder
    1 teaspoon
  • Baking SodaBaking Soda
    0.5 teaspoon
  • CuminCumin
    2 teaspoons
  • Dried coriander, coarsely ground
    2 teaspoons
  • SesameSesame
    2 teaspoons
  • SaltSalt
    1 teaspoon
  • Vegetable oil for frying
    1 cup

Steps

  1. 1

    Chop the following ingredients together in a food processor: chickpeas, crushed fava beans, peas, onion, garlic, parsley, and dill until relatively fine.

    Required Tools:
    🍳
    Food Processor
    5 min
  2. 2

    Mix the ingredients well until combined, then add cumin, coriander, and salt.

    5 min
  3. 3

    Add a little water, about a quarter cup, then add the baking soda and baking powder, mix well, and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.

    10 min
  4. 4

    Heat oil in a deep frying pan over high heat to prevent the falafel from falling apart.

    Required Tools:
    Frying PanFrying Pan
    5 min
  5. 5

    Shape the falafel into discs either by hand or using a falafel mold, sprinkle sesame on top, and place them in the oil.

    5 min
  6. 6

    After placing the discs, lower the heat slightly and continue frying until cooked through.

    5 min
  7. 7

    Drain from the oil and serve hot.

    5 min

Nutrition Facts

General Recipe Nutrition (Per Serving)
Fat15 g
Protein10 g
Carbohydrates30 g
Ingredients Nutritional Facts (per 100g)
ParsleyParsleyper 100g
Energy36 kcal
Protein3 g
Total Fat0.4 g
Carbohydrate6 g
Dietary Fiber3.3 g
Total Sugars0.9 g
Baking PowderBaking Powderper 100g
Energy100 kcal
Carbohydrate25 g
CuminCuminper 100g
Energy375 kcal
Protein18 g
Total Fat22 g
Carbohydrate44 g
Dietary Fiber11 g
Total Sugars2.2 g
SesameSesameper 100g
Energy573 kcal
Protein17 g
Total Fat49 g
Carbohydrate23 g
Dietary Fiber11 g
Total Sugars0.3 g
SaltSaltper 100g
Ash100 g

* Nutritional values are approximate and calculations may be affected by ingredient type, farming, storage, and cooking methods.

Dietary Features & Tags

HalalVegetarianVeganDairy-Free
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