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Falafel is more commonly prepared with chickpeas; this falafel recipe is made with a combination of fava beans and chickpeas. Making falafel with fava beans is common in some Middle Eastern countries, and this recipe combines the two variations.Â
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried fava beans (peeled)
- 1/2 cup dried chickpeas (peeled)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh ​parsley (stems removed and finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Oil for frying
Steps to Make It
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Soak beans overnight in water. Drain and rinse. Preheat oil to 350 F. 2 inches of oil in a frying pan will suffice. We prefer to use vegetable or canola oil, but olive oil can be used also.
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Place beans in food processor and blend. Add remaining ingredients to form a thick paste-like consistency. If too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until desired consistency.
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Remove falafel mixture from processor. Spoon falafel into hot oil by the tablespoon. Fry for about 2 minutes or until falafel is a golden brown color. Serve falafel by itself, or with hot pita bread with veggies, hummus, or tahini sauce.
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