Today I am coming to you with one of my mom’s best and easiest recipe. I have personally tasted all kinds of falafel. I tried the many versions of falafel that are made by various Mediterranean cuisines. I tried them in Egypt, in Greek and Palestinian restaurants, you name it, I tried it. I even tried the store bought mix from Trader Joe’s and the frozen falafel patties from the Egyptian grocery stores and they were all okay for me. But nothing compares to my mom’s falafel recipe. Don’t only take my word for it, but trust everyone who has tried her falafel and said that they were the absolute best!
So, I got to spend the day with my mom and put this recipe together for you to hopefully give it a try and enjoy with your loved ones. The recipe is really simple. Below you’ll find the ingredients which consist of split fava beans (which you can find here), yellow onions, cilantro, parsley, garlic and scallions. I would recommend using a big food processor to make your life easy. This batch makes about 5 ziplock bags. So if you want, you can split the ingredients in half to make a smaller batch. I personally like to make a big batch at once and freeze the rest for easy meals. I can easily pull it out before I leave for work in the morning and by the time I come back it’ll be defrosted and I can add my seasonings and fry it.
Delicious Homemade Falafel Recipe
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 2- 14 oz Bags Split Fava Beans
- 2- Medium Yellow onions
- 2- Large Garlic heads
- 2- Bunches of Scallions
- 2- Bunches of Parsley (3 if bunches are small)
- 2- Bunches of Cilantro
Instructions
- Pour the beans in a large bowl and soak in cold water for a few hours, until tender
- While the beans are soaking, peel the onions and cut in quarters
- Peel garlic heads
- Wash and prep the scallions, parsley and cilantro, trim the stems
- After the beans have been soaked, put all the ingredients in a food processor (If you don't have a big food processor, you may have to take a little bit of each ingredient, blend, then repeat with the remaining ingredients)
- Combine all your falafel patches together and mix well with a wooden spoon
Cooking Instructions
- Take the desired amount of falafel mix and pour into a small bowl
- Add salt and pepper
- Add baking powder
- Add paprika (if desired)
- Mix all ingredients together
- Heat oil on medium heat
- Form into small patted balls to fry
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on the top of the falafel and fry
Storing the Falafel Mix
- Divide your falafel mixture into ziplock bags
- Label and freeze for up to 6 months
- When ready to cook, take out of the freezer to defrost and follow the same cooking instructions above
Looks super yummy!!!
It really is, thank you so much!
I have never tried falafel before but this looks really good may have to give it a try.
Going to save this recipe. I just started eating falafel as I’m reducing my meat consumption.
I am going to try this recipe