Never enough Falafels

I learned today the plural of falafel is filfil according to wikipedia who knew. Well however, I can never have enough. I occasionally make them as a meal prep as they freeze well and can be hot and delicious from the air fryer in the time it takes to heat up a #10 tortilla to make a wrap. I just never make them often enough.

falafel_ingredients
  • 2 cups dried chickpeas soaked 24 hours
  • 1 1/2 onions
  • 1 head of garlic
  • 1 bunch of cilantro
  • juice and zest of 2 limes
  • 1 tbsp-ish turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp of cumin
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup gram flour or besan as a binding agent instead of wheat flour.

Note: I always borrow the best parts of other people’s recipes, but as recommend everywhere. Stick to dried chickpeas or you will be in for disappointment.

falafel_food_processor

It is just that easy. Throw it all in the food processor and blitz until it is the desired texture. This batch was a little smoother that I prefer because, I almost forgot the garlic. How could the king of never enough garlic almost forget. haha… I also add a touch of Besan or gram flour as a binder as needed instead of wheat flour. It is not gluten free if you put it on a flour tortilla to make a wrap, but could be, if served as not a wrap, since chickpea flower is gluten free. Remember to let the mix sit for a minimum of 1 hour in the fridge to set up. It helps prevent falling apart during frying. The 2 oz portion scoop from the Ace Mart restaurant supply makes the perfect size falafel, and drops them right into the hot oil with minimal splash.

falafel_wrap_ingredients

I eat them as a simple wrap with baby dill slices and bean sprouts. a side project of hydroponics was sprouting mung beans for sprouts to have on hand. They keep better than store bought if you sprout your own. I have also been digging Hellman’s roasted red pepper sauce. It has a great pepper flavor without the heat of sriracha or sambal. It is a great change of pace. Since I have been on a fermentation kick maybe hot sauce is on the project plan…