My Crispy Falafel Recipe: Authentic & Easy!

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200g) dried chickpeas
• 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped (approx. 150g)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup (25g) packed fresh parsley, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup (12g) packed fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 1/2 tablespoons (22ml) tahini
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• Vegetable oil (or canola oil) for frying (approx. 3-4 cups / 700ml-950ml)