INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup Chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained dry (not pictured)

• ½ Onion chopped 

• 5-6 cloves Garlic

• 1-2 Green chillies

• 1/4tsp Red chilli powder

• 1tsp Cumin powder

• ½ tsp Coriander powder

• ¼ tsp Black pepper

• ½ Lemon juice

• 1tsp Salt

• Large bunch of coriander leaves

• 2 Spring onion ( not pictured)

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Add the chickpeas into a food processor

• Add coriander leaves and spring onion 

• Add onion and green chillies

• Add cumin , coriander, red chilli powder and salt

• Add lemon juice 

• Grind everything together ( coarse mixture)

• Leave mixture in fridge to chill for 15-20 minutes 

• Grease your hand slightly

• Shape smooth balls. You can make round falafel or disc shaped ( around 14-18 falafels) 

• Heat oil for frying falafel 

•  Deep Fry falafel on med heat. Don’t stir the falafels too much. You  can shallow fry the falafel patty too as I’ve done.you can also air fry these falafels.

• Once they are golden brown on all sides , remove and place them on a paper towel.

• Your crispy and delicious falafels are ready