Falafel Recipe – With Indian Twist

January 29, 2017 Shubhra Food 0

Falafel is a famous vegetarian recipe of Egypt and Middle Eastern countries. It is made of Chickpeas, herbs, all-purpose flour and spices. It is deep-fried balls or patty made with ground chickpeas, spices and herbs into it, I have made an Indian version for the same recipe, especially to make it more tangy and delightful, as Indian spices make the recipes more sumptuous. It is gluten-free, vegetarian and high protein recipe now famous globally. Let’s learn how to cook Falafel recipe with an added Indian twist.

Falafel Recipe

2 pinch Cumin Seeds
1 pinch Kalonji or Mangrail, Black Caraway, Nigella,
1 tbsp Coriander Powder
1 tbsp Red Chili Powder
1 tbsp Turmeric Powder
2 tbsp Salt
1 tbsp Curry Powder
6 cloves Garlic
1 Medium Onion
2 tbsp Coriander Leaves
2 pieces Green Chilli (As per your taste )
1 Cup Chickpea (Soaked for 12 hrs and drained )
1 Cup All Purpose Flour (Maida)

Take one cup of Chickpea Soaked for 12 hours and drain the water.
Take a cup of all purpose flour.
Take all the spices along with chopped onion, garlic, coriander leaves.
Pour all the ingredients in grinding jar along with half a cup of water.
Take the mixture in a bowl and give it round or any shape as per your interest.
Deep fry the Falafel.
After it turns golden brown, remove it from oil and keep it on a kitchen towel so that extra oil can be discarded.
Serve it hot with Pickles, Chutney, Ketchup, Mayonnaise etc.