Make your own falafel

Recipe

Make your own falafel

Homemade falafel is easy to prepare and full of flavor! With chickpeas, garlic, parsley, and spices like cumin and paprika powder you can make a delicious dish. Fry the falafel in olive oil or coconut oil and serve them on pappadums for a crunchy bite. The soy-yogurt cumin dip, seasoned with lemon and sambal, completes the dish. Ideal for a quick and healthy meal, inspired by Indian and Arab cuisine!

Preparation time

Equipment

• Food processor or chopper

Ingredients

• Falafel:
• 1 can chickpeas (net weight 410 grams)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 4 sprigs parsley
• 1 tablespoon arrowroot (or maizena)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika powder
• ½ red chili
• a pinch of salt and pepper
• a splash of olive oil (or coconut oil)
• Soy yogurt-cumin dip:
• 250 ml low-fat soy yogurt (or regular yogurt)
• 3 tablespoons sambal (to taste)
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin (to taste)
• ½ lemon