Dairy-Free and Egg-Free Emirati Spiced Chickpea Fritters (Falafel)
Crispy and flavorful chickpea fritters seasoned with traditional Emirati spices. A delicious and healthy snack, perfect with tahini sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried Chickpeas
- 1/2 cup Fresh Parsley
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
- 1/2 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Coriander
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Soak the chickpeas in water for at least 24 hours, changing the water a few times.
- 2Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Do not cook them.
- 3In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, and garlic. Process until finely ground but not a paste.
- 4Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper, baking soda, and salt to the mixture. Pulse to combine.
- 5Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- 6Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 175°C.
- 7Shape the chickpea mixture into small patties or balls.
- 8Carefully drop the fritters into the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- 9Remove the fritters from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- 10Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
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