Falafel - The Mediterranean Dish

Created by: The Mediterranean Dish

  

Ready to learn how to make authentic falafel from scratch? Suzy Karadsheh's family’s secret recipe for the Best Authentic Falafel, made with chickpeas, fresh herb, and spices is all you need!

About The Mediterranean Dish:

The Mediterranean Dish is your #1 resource for Mediterranean recipes and the Mediterranean lifestyle! Suzy Karadsheh, is a true daughter of the Mediterranean. She was born on the coast of Egypt in the bustling cosmopolitan city of Port Said, the North entrance of the Suez Canal, and just a boat ride away from places like Italy, Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Palestine and Israel.

Add the following fresh vegetables and herbs:

1 cup fresh parsley leaves, stems removed
¾ cup fresh cilantro (coriander) leaves, stems removed
½ cup fresh dill, stems removed
1 small onion, quartered
7-8 garlic cloves, peeled

You can purchase the following ingredients here:

2 cups dried chickpeas (Do NOT use canned or cooked chickpeas)   
AND     ½ teaspoon baking soda

Salt to taste    AND     1 tablespoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon ground cumin     AND     1 tablespoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon baking powder      AND    1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional 

2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds    AND     Oil for frying