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    Home » Vegan

    Fiery Falafel Recipe

    Published: Oct 31, 2016 · Modified: Jul 1, 2021 by Muna · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Falafel has a unique flavor, a crunchy texture from the outside and tender crumbs from the inside. Falafel is a vegan snack. Although most people avoid tasting vegan dishes, they find falafel to be a heavenly treat.

    Falafel has a unique flavor, a crunchy texture from the outside and tender crumbs from the inside. Falafel is a vegan snack loved by many and now you can make yummy falafel form your kitchen. www.munatycooking.com | @munatycooking #falafel

    Falafel a Vegan Snack.

    Falafel recipe either has chickpea, fava beans, or a combination of both. My favorite is the one made with chickpeas only. I think falafel made with chickpeas are crunchier and have more flavor, but that’s just me.

    The process of making fiery falafel starts 12 to 13 hours before the actual cooking. Don’t panic! You are not going to spend those hours preparing for it, but all you have to do is to wash the chickpeas and soak it in hot water for 12 hours, you can do this before going to bed.

    Falafel has a unique flavor, a crunchy texture from the outside and tender crumbs from the inside. Falafel is a vegan snack loved by many and now you can make yummy falafel form your kitchen. www.munatycooking.com | @munatycooking #falafel

    The processing time takes 5 minutes (if your blender or food processor doesn’t act up like mine.), and the cooking time takes 5 minutes. 10 to 15 minutes are all you need to make this excellent vegan snack. In the Middle East falafel is not just a snack but mostly served as breakfast.

    Falafel has a unique flavor, a crunchy texture from the outside and tender crumbs from the inside. Falafel is a vegan snack loved by many and now you can make yummy falafel form your kitchen. www.munatycooking.com | @munatycooking #falafel

    Usually, falafel is not spicy, but I thought of adding some chili flakes just to experiment with it, you can discard the chili flakes if you are not fond of it. Falafel is great with hummus and pita bread. You can make mini falafel bites for kids to enjoy.

    Falafel has a unique flavor, a crunchy texture from the outside and tender crumbs from the inside. Falafel is a vegan snack loved by many and now you can make yummy falafel form your kitchen. www.munatycooking.com | @munatycooking #falafel
    Falafel has a unique flavor, a crunchy texture from the outside and tender crumbs from the inside. Falafel is a vegan snack loved by many and now you can make yummy falafel form your kitchen. www.munatycooking.com | @munatycooking #falafel

    One last thing, when the falafel cools, it becomes soft, but the delicious taste will always be present. To get the crunchy texture back, shallow fry them for a minute. If you are not crazy about the crunchy texture, then warm some in the microwave or oven. Always store these delights in an airtight container to keep the tasting fresh.

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    Fiery Falafel Recipe

    Has a unique flavor, a crunchy texture from the outside and tender crumbs from the inside. Falafel is a vegan snack loved by many and now you can make yummy falafel form your kitchen.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 15 balls
    Author: Muna

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup chickpeas uncooked
    • 1 medium onion
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ cup parsley
    • 1 ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
    • Enough oil to deep fry

    Instructions

    • Wash the chickpeas and soak in hot water for 12 to 13 hours, keep it covered. It will double in size.
    • After 12 hours, rinse the chickpeas and add it to a blender or food processor. Do not over process the chickpeas. You should have breadcrumbs like the texture and not a paste.
    • Remove processed chickpeas from the food processor and keep aside.
    • Add onion, garlic, parsley, and three tablespoon form the processed chickpeas to the food processor and process until smooth.
    • Add to the previously prepared chickpeas. Add all the spices and salt (Except the sesame seeds) and mix until combined. Do not over mix or the falafel won’t puff when frying.
    • Make 15 equal size balls and flatten the balls a little using your fingers. Sprinkle the sesame seeds on the balls, flip the balls and sprinkle the other side.
    • Heat the oil in frying pan, when hot, add the balls and fry on medium high for a minute then reduce the heat to medium and fry for 4 minutes.
    • Place the cooked falafel on paper towel.
    • Serve hot to enjoy the crunch.
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    Falafel has a unique flavor, a crunchy texture from the outside and tender crumbs from the inside. Falafel is a vegan snack loved by many and now you can make yummy falafel form your kitchen. www.munatycooking.com | @munatycooking #falafel
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    1. Angie@Angie's Recipes

      October 31, 2016 at 11:54 am

      Yes, I love it spicy. Must be very tasty!

      Reply
      • munatycooking

        October 31, 2016 at 6:37 pm

        These falafel were out of this world!

        Reply
    2. Chelsey @ Chelsey Crafts

      April 02, 2017 at 7:56 pm

      Oh yum! This sounds delicious! Thanks for the recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • munatycooking

        April 03, 2017 at 12:35 pm

        You are most welcome Chelsey, hope you give it a try 🙂

        Reply
    3. Gloria

      July 12, 2017 at 4:07 am

      These look absolutely scrumptious! I love falafel and for some reason, I never thought of making them really spicy. What a lovely idea .. pinning this recipe!

      Reply
    4. Krysten Quiles

      August 23, 2020 at 7:59 pm

      5 stars
      Oooh this sounds super yummy. I've never had falafel before but would love to try this.

      Reply
    5. Marie Phillips

      August 24, 2020 at 6:07 am

      5 stars
      These look great and would make a great lunch or snack!

      Reply
    6. Rose Ann Sales

      August 24, 2020 at 6:21 am

      5 stars
      Falafel sounds so delicious and easy to make. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe.

      Reply
    7. Renata Feyen

      August 24, 2020 at 6:53 am

      I have never tried falafel before but it doesn't look bad at all and some extra spice is always a good thing if you ask me 🙂

      Reply
    8. Kathy Kenny Ngo

      August 24, 2020 at 11:38 am

      For some weird reason, I had a different idea of what a falafel looks like hahaha. This is definitely not it but this does look enticing.

      Reply
    9. Monidipa

      August 24, 2020 at 1:54 pm

      I really like this recipe, because it is really light. We can try it for evening snacks!

      Reply
    10. Jon Maldia

      August 24, 2020 at 8:33 pm

      I love falafels. They are so yummy and filling.

      Reply
    11. rachel

      August 25, 2020 at 8:00 am

      I LOVE Falafel but never thought to make it spicy! Can't wait to try this variation!

      Reply
    12. Kiwi

      August 26, 2020 at 1:50 am

      This looks so good. I had falafel a few times and I enjoyed it.

      Reply
    13. My Kitchen

      August 26, 2020 at 3:33 am

      I have never had Falafel but it looks yummy and I'm definitely adding it to my bucket list

      Reply

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