Falafel is a delicious Middle Eastern dish that no one can resist. Chickpeas are the star of it and it’s actually a totally vegan dish which makes it great for all types of eaters! Falafel isn’t actually that hard to make at home, but there are some easy ways to get it wrong. If you want to make it the right way, follow this guide.
The Chickpeas
When it comes to falafel, you’re really better off using dried chickpeas instead of already cooked ones. If you use a can of chickpeas your falafel will turn out too much like hummus and won’t be substantial enough to roll into a ball and fry.
The Machine
Falafel really needs to be made in a food processor and not in a blender, even if it’s a high-speed one. The blender will turn the mixture into hummus when you really need a hearty mixture.
Refrigerating
One of the most important steps in any falafel recipe is to chill the mixture before you form and fry it. Some people say you only need 1-2 hours to chill it, but it really does work better if it’s chilled overnight, which means you really do need to plan your falafel ahead of time.
