Appetizers
Crunchy Falafel Bites
⏱ 50 minutes
🍽 4 people
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Vegetable oil for frying
Preparation Steps
- Step 1: Soak the chickpeas in water overnight. Drain and rinse them.
- Step 2: In a blender or food processor, blend the chickpeas until they form a smooth paste.
- Step 3: Add the garlic, salt, black pepper, flour, cornstarch, egg, and lemon juice to the blender.
- Step 4: Blend the mixture into a cohesive dough.
- Step 5: Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces.
- Step 6: Shape each piece into a ball and flatten slightly.
- Step 7: Heat about 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Step 8: Fry the falafel bites until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Step 9: Drain the falafel bites on paper towels and serve hot.
- Step 10: Serve with tzatziki sauce and pita chips for a delicious snack or appetizer
