Make falafel

Falafel are crispy chickpea balls from the Middle East. Made from dried chickpeas, they hold together and stay crisp.

You will need

• 250 g dried chickpeas
• 1 onion and 3 garlic cloves
• 1 bunch each of parsley and coriander
• 2 tsp cumin and 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp baking powder
• Oil for frying
• Pitta bread, tahini sauce, salad

Steps

1. Soak the chickpeas

   Soak the dried chickpeas in plenty of water for 12–24 hours. Don't cook them.

2. Grind the mixture

3. Season

4. Let it rest

5. Shape the falafel

6. Fry

7. Serve

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