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What is falafel made of?
Falafel is made of dried chickpeas (or split fava beans) soaked overnight and ground raw, with parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper, a little flour to bind and a pinch of baking soda for a light interior. It is naturally vegan and contains no eggs or dairy. Full ingredient guide.
How do you make falafel at home?
Soak dried chickpeas 12–24 hours, grind them coarsely with herbs, onion, garlic and spices, chill the mixture for an hour, fold in baking soda, shape into balls or patties and fry at 175°C / 350°F for 3–4 minutes until deep golden. Baked and air-fryer versions also work. Step-by-step recipe.
How many calories are in falafel?
One deep-fried falafel ball is roughly 55–60 calories with about 2g of protein; fried falafel is around 333 calories per 100g, and baking or air frying cuts 25–40% of those calories. Full nutrition breakdown.