Granny's Falafel

Nader Saadeh's Note:

This recipe came from the heart of Palestine, was and the tastiest that I have ever tried. try for yourself

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 18

• 1 lb dried garbanzo beans
• ¼ loaf Italian breadcrumbs
• ½ tablespoon ground cumin
• ¼ tablespoon baking soda
• ¼ bunch parsley
• 1⁄8; bunch fresh cilantro
• 1 large onion
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 large jalapeno
• ¼ tablespoon salt

Directions:

1. Soak garbanzos overnight in 2 liters of water.
2. Next morning, drain.
3. Place in a large pot, cover and water, add 1 Tbs salt and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
5. Drain and allow to cool.
6. Put in food processor as follows: Place garbanzos in container and process until finely chopped.
7. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
8. Peel the onion, cut into chunks and place in container along with parsley and garlic.
9. Process until finely chopped.
10. Add onion mixture.
11. Stir in spices, mixing well.
12. Add bread crumbs until mixture is firm enough to hold a shape.
13. Shape mixture into 1" balls.
14. Fry in deep hot oil until light brown and crisp.

Reviews

[Chef #564401]

Tasty one, best ever Falafel I tried. Thank you Nader.

[Ricky Henry-Davies]

This recipe was very tasty we had a dinner party and these falafels were delicious!