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Easy Falafel (Fried, Baked, Air Fried)<\/h1>\n

Posted by Divya<\/span><\/a><\/span> on Air Fryer<\/a>, International Cuisine<\/a>, Snacks & Appetizers<\/a><\/span> Tagged With: Air Fryer<\/a>, Gluten Free<\/a>, Healthy<\/a>, Kids Friendly<\/a>, Vegan<\/a><\/span> <\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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Falafel is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made using ground chickpeas , onion, garlic & few spices. It is deep fried patty or ball, served as snack or in salad bowl with hummus<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, tahini<\/strong><\/span><\/a> or tzatziki<\/a><\/strong><\/span> sauce. The falafel recipe shared here is easy to make, vegan and gluten free<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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In this post I have shared here 4 ways of cooking falafel :<\/p>\n

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  • Traditional Falafel (Deep Fried<\/em>)<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Air Fryer Falafel<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
  • Baked Falafel<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Falafel in Appe Pan (Aebleskiver Pan<\/em>)<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The word Falafel also spelled as \u201cFelafel\u201d, is derived from the arabic word \u201cFalafil<\/b>\u201d which is plural of word \u201cFilfil\u201d meaning pepper. The origin of Falafel is a controversial topic but most of the sources mention \u201cEgypt\u201d to be its place of origin & later it got popular in other middle eastern countries. I like to read about the food & local cuisnes of different countries & cities.<\/p>\n

    While reading about various dishes in middle eastern cuisine, I was surpised about one common ingredient in most of the dishes i.e. \u2018Chickpeas\u2019. Apart from Hummus<\/a><\/span>, Falafel, Balela Salad<\/b>; chickpea is frequently used in various curries, soup & shawarma recipes.<\/p>\n

    Chickpeas<\/strong> are also essential part of plant based or vegan diet as they are rich source of protein, fibre & carbohydrates<\/strong>. Though Falafel is known to be made using chickpeas but sometimes ground favabeans are also used in combination to make falafel mixture. In this post, the falafel recipe is made with dry chickpeas only.<\/p>\n

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    One of the key highlights about falafel balls is the versatile ways it can be used. You can make it part of your salad bowl by topping it up with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, olives & generous drizzle of Tahini sauce. Stuff it inside pita bread with some lettuce, onion slices, cucumbers, sauces & you have a wholesome yummy meal ready.  You can even use them in sandwiches\/burgers as meatless patty.<\/p>\n

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    This falafel recipe is :<\/p>\n

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    • Vegan<\/li>\n
    • Gluten Free<\/li>\n
    • High Protein<\/li>\n
    • Easy to make<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      It has just few ingredients & if you follow the exact steps, I am sure you will nail it in first attempt itself.<\/p>\n

      Traditionally Falafel balls are deep fried <\/b>but you can also make them in a<\/strong>ir<\/strong> fryer, appe pan or bake them<\/span> for a healthier version. The ingredients & process of making falafel will be same in each method, the only change will be in last step i.e. the cooking method.<\/p>\n

      What to serve with falafel:<\/h3>\n
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      • Tzatziki<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
      • Classic Hummus<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
      • Roasted Beetroot Hummus<\/a><\/strong>
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      • Tahini<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
      • Yoghurt Mint Dip<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        In case you are planning a \u2018Mezze\u2019 or middle eastern snack platter, do check out Lavash Crackers recipe too as it will be an excellent addition and is so easy to make<\/p>\n

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        • Baked Lavash Chips (no yeast used)<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Some of the kep tips or learnings which I am sharing by my experience:<\/p>\n

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          • Fresh veggies like onion, coriander & garlic etc are added in the mixture which not only impart flavour but also add some moisture to the falafel balls. Don\u2019t become over-enthusiastic & add too much of veggies as this will increase the moisture content & you will not able to roll balls out of it. (Been there, Done that ????!!)<\/li>\n
          • Fry on Medium-Low flame,<\/b>if the oil is too hot the falafel balls will quickly get brown from outside without the inside getting cooked properly.<\/li>\n
          • Keep the raw falafel balls in fridge to set completely. If you want to keep them a little longer (than below mentioned time) then it is better to store them in airtight box to prevent outer covering from drying.<\/li>\n
          • Though by following the exact recipe & steps you should be able to make falafel, still if your batter has too much moisture or you are not able to make patty\/balls using it, adding some bread crumbs will solve the problem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            I have also shared a Youtube video for the same recipe. You can check it out too. If you like this falafel recipe, please subscribe to the channel too.<\/p>\n

            Youtube Video:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            https:\/\/youtu.be\/XMmjGIwC-jE<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n