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Falafel
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Falafel

14 ingredients 8 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

706
Calories
19g
Protein
16g
Fat
121g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 12 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Pea 1/2 cup (72g) 62
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Bean not in our table 0
Coriander not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound broad fava beans (skinless), soaked overnight
  • 1/2 pound dried chick peas, soaked overnight
  • 3 cloves crushed garlic
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 6 large scallions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 hot pepper finely chopped or ground
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1

Drain and rinse the beans, using cold water. Take the skins of the beans off. Pound or grind the beans, or put through the food processor, minced to very fine.

2

Add the garlic , onions and peppers, mix well. Add the remaining ingredients. Pound or process into a paste. Cover and let stand 1 1/2 hour.

3

Take about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and form into patties about 1 1/2 inch diameter. Let the patties set another 15 minutes.

4

Fry them in vegetable oil until golden brown. See Tahini sauce recipe.

5

Best way to eat Serve with fresh pita bread, tomato, cucumber top with tahini sauce.

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Category:Glossary

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Category:Saudi Arabian Meats

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Category:Saudi Arabian Food Glossary

Recipe sourced from fandom

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