Falafel

Name: Falafel
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Arabic
Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas, drained and patted very dry; 1 onion, roughly chopped; 3 garlic cloves; ½ cup coriander or parsley; 1½ tsp cumin; 2 tbsp besan or flour, if the mix is wet; ½ tsp chilli powder; Tahini sauce, to serve; Pita bread, to serve; Salt, 2 tbsp oil

No food processor? Mash well with a fork — the mix should hold together when squeezed.

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Ingredients

2 cans chickpeas, drained and patted very dry
1 onion, roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves
½ cup coriander or parsley
1½ tsp cumin
2 tbsp besan or flour, if the mix is wet (optional)
½ tsp chilli powder (optional)
Tahini sauce, to serve (optional)
Pita bread, to serve (optional)
Salt, 2 tbsp oil

Steps

Pulse the chickpeas, onion, garlic, herbs, cumin, chilli and salt in a food processor to a coarse, sticky paste (not smooth). Rest 20 min.
If the mix feels wet, mix in the besan or flour.
Shape into 12 small patties or balls.
Brush with oil and air fry at 200°C for 14–16 min, flipping halfway, until deep golden.
Serve in pita with tahini sauce.

Tip: No food processor? Mash well with a fork — the mix should hold together when squeezed.

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