These taste great in pita with salad, yogurt, and mint sauce!! The preparation time is minimal as the various ingredients can be left to soak/chill overnight.
Provided by Catherine
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Beans and Peas
Time P1DT1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place split peas in a large bowl, and cover with water (roughly twice as much water as split peas by volume). Cover, and refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Drain the water from the peas, and mash the peas thoroughly. Mix in onion, garlic, mint, egg, coriander, and cumin. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to taste. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
- Form split pea mixture into small rounds, flatten slightly, and drop into hot oil. Fry until the falafel are a rich brown color.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 10.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
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Joy Bin12
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The falafel is always crispy and flavorful, and the tahini sauce is creamy and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Cameron Martinez
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The falafel was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the tahini sauce was the perfect complement.
Amina Begum
[email protected]I'm not a fan of falafel, but I tried this recipe anyway and I was pleasantly surprised. The falafel was crispy and flavorful, and the tahini sauce was creamy and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a deliciou
Webster Daniel
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The falafel was mushy and the tahini sauce was too runny. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
S Aamir shahG
[email protected]The falafel was a bit dry, but the tahini sauce was delicious. I'll try adding more moisture to the falafel next time.
Wade Parker
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The falafel was delicious and the tahini sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.
Karsikh Raheel
[email protected]I'm a big fan of falafel, and this recipe didn't disappoint. The falafel was flavorful and well-seasoned, and the tahini sauce was creamy and tangy. I served it with pita bread and hummus, and it was a hit with my family.
mariebelle Abi gerges
[email protected]Falafel is a delicious and healthy Middle Eastern dish that I've been wanting to try for a while. This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The falafel was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the tahini sauce was th