Baked Falafel

Name: How to cook Baked Falafel - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6-7 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

ZMA

Baked Falafel

#RD #cookpadindia Falafel is a traditional Middle Eastern deep fried Patty shaped Fritter made with either Chickpeas or Broad beans or both. These are made with a ground coarse paste made with the above. But for a change, these are baked to perfection with a soft inside and crisper from the outside. Super easy and healthy too. And apt for a lovely rainy day evening spent with loved ones over these lip-smacking Fritters. They are crispy on the outside and soft and herby on the inside. Made easily with a few selected ingredients, these make for an excellent option for a worthwhile and great Snack. Topped up with the Middle Eastern Herb Sumac after frying makes that unique difference to these little beauties. Sumac is sprinkled generously on these immediately after frying so that they get coated with them while they are still piping hot.

Ingredient

Food ration :

6-7 servings

Cooking time :

35 minutes

2 cups

soaked and drained Chickpeas

1 tsp

Salt or to taste

roughly chopped Onion

Green Chillies

3-4

Garlic cloves

1/2 tsp

roasted Cumin powder

1 bunch

roughly chopped Coriander Leaves

1 bunch

Mint Leaves

as needed

Water

1 tbsp

Sesame Seeds

1 tsp

Sumac

1 tbsp

Oil

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Wash and soak dry Chickpeas in enough water overnight. It is important to do so. Next day, blend it to a little bit of coarse paste. Add green chilies, onion, garlic, parsley or coriander leaves and salt to it while doing so. Use water sparingly. Do not use much. Mix well and keep aside. The batter should be thick. Therefore use water accordingly.

* Step 2

Meanwhile preheat your oven on 200° and set the temperature for about 40 minutes. After 10 minutes of preheating, oven is ready for baking.

* Step 3

To this batter, add sesame seeds and sumac herb too. Also don't forget to add one heaped tablespoon of oil as well. Mix well. Make medium sized patties. Arrange them on a parchment paper lined baking dish.

* Step 4

Bake for 25-30 minutes or a little more as required. Halfway way through, brush them with oil on both the sides. After done, let them cool for about 2-3 minutes and that's it. They are all ready to dig in.

* Step 5

Serve these excellently done falafel with hummus dip for a super yummy snack at tea-time or shaam ki chai. Garnish with a generous sprinkle of sumac on each before serving. Enjoy!