Few street foods have travelled across the Middle East with as much history and cultural identity as Falafel!
Coarsely ground soaked chickpeas packed with fresh herbs for a vibrant green interior, served with homemade shawarma special sauce and fresh salad.
Ingredients List
| Sr. | Weight | Units | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| • | 250 | g | Dried Kabuli Chana (Chickpeas) |
| • | 200 | g | Curd (Yoghurt) |
| • | 200 | g | Tomato Ketchup |
| • | 150 | g | Cucumber |
| • | 150 | g | Beetroot |
| • | 150 | g | Onion |
| • | 150 | g | Tomato |
| • | 120 | g | Mayonnaise |
| • | 60 | g | Schezwan Chutney |
| • | 30 | g | Besan (Gram Flour) |
| • | 30 | g | Fresh Coriander Leaves |
| • | 30 | g | Iceberg Lettuce |
| • | 15 | g | Garlic, chopped |
| • | 15 | ml | Lemon Juice |
| • | 15 | g | Honey |
| • | 15 | g | Mustard Sauce |
| • | 15 | g | White Sesame Seeds |
| • | 10 | g | Salt |
| • | 5 | g | Roasted Cumin Powder |
| • | 5 | g | Coriander Powder |
| • | 3 | g | Green Chillies |
| • | 2 | g | Baking Powder |
| • | 2 | g | Baking Soda |
| • | 2 | g | Red Chilli Powder |
| • | 2 | g | Black Pepper Powder |
| • | 4 | nos | Pizza Bread |
| • | - | As required | Water |
Method / Instructions
- Soak & Grind Falafel: Soak dried chickpeas in water overnight (8–12 hours), drain thoroughly, and pulse in a blender with onions, green chillies, garlic, lemon juice, fresh coriander, cumin powder, coriander powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until coarse and granular.
- Rest Mixture: Transfer the mixture to a bowl, fold in besan and white sesame seeds, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours to firm up.
- Prepare Special Sauce: Whisk together curd, tomato ketchup, schezwan chutney, mayonnaise, mustard sauce, red chilli powder, honey, salt, and black pepper until creamy. Refrigerate.
- Prepare Salad: Julienne onion, tomato, cucumber, and beetroot. Shred iceberg lettuce, toss with chopped coriander and salt, and chill.
- Fry Falafel: Shape chilled mixture into patties, press sesame seeds on top, and deep fry in hot oil over medium-low heat until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Enjoy hot and crispy with warm pizza bread, special sauce, and fresh salad, or assemble into a delicious sandwich! Jamjo ane Jamarjo!
Nutrition Facts (Per serving)
| Nutrient (Basic) | Amount (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| 🔥 Calories | 202 Kcal |
| 💪 Protein | 8.4 g |
| 🌾 Carbohydrates | 27.2 g |
| 🥑 Total Fat | 7.4 g |
| 🧈 Saturated Fat | 1.4 g |
| 🌱 Dietary Fibre | 7.4 g |
| 🍬 Total Sugars | 5.5 g |
| 🧂 Sodium | 510 mg |
*Disclaimer: The nutritional values provided here are estimates generated for reference only and may vary based on exact ingredient brands and preparation techniques. Please calculate your nutrition independently if following a strict diet.
Chef's Notes & Tips
Chef’s Note
- Always use soaked dried chickpeas—never canned or boiled—to achieve the authentic texture and prevent the mixture from turning mushy.
- Grind coarsely to preserve texture, and use besan as needed for binding.
Tips & Tricks
- Test fry one small patty first. If it breaks, add a little more besan to the mix.
- Fry over medium-low heat so the falafel cooks thoroughly through the center without burning outside.