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Name: Authentic Lebanese Falafel Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Lebanon
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight, do not use canned); 1/2 cup dried fava beans (peeled, split, or whole, soaked overnight); 1/2 cup fresh parsley (leaves only, chopped); 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (leaves only, chopped); 4 cloves garlic (peeled); 1 small onion (roughly chopped); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (added just before frying); 1 teaspoon baking powder (added just before frying); 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional, authentic touch); Vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Falafel

Lebanon

Middle East

Falafel is a Lebanese dish made with deep-fried balls or patties made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, mixed with herbs and spices. It is often served as a snack or street food.

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