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Baked Falafel

Baked Falafel

Name: Baked Falafel
Total time: 58 s
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons Refined Oil; 1 cup Kabuli Chana; 1 pinch Salt; 0.5 teaspoons Pepper; 0.5 teaspoons Jeera Powder; 1 tablespoon Sesame White (til); 0.5 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1 unit Onion; 10 g Coriander W/o Roots; 8 small pieces Garlic; 2 small pieces Green Chillies

Time30 Min

DifficultyIntermediate

Serves3

If you've ever visited the streets of Dubai or walked into a Mediterranean cafe, you may have come across the word 'falafel' on the menu. These are brown, deep-fried balls of ground chickpeas tossed in a variety of herbs and spices. Often served with a hummus dip on the side, they are eaten alone or together with pita bread. The baked falafel recipe is simply crispy falafels brought to life, excep ... t frying since we're baking here. Fresh salads are often loved by the Greeks and in Mediterranean cuisine, it's not uncommon to have two or more servings of these along with a meal. With the baked falafel recipe added to your dining experience, your meals become king-sized feasts in an instant. What we love about our baked falafel ingredients is that we don't leave out the oil. You want healthy fats with your meal, after all, to feel satisfied after your meal. If you're trying to make baked falafel restaurant-style, we suggest replacing the refined oil with extra virgin olive oil. You can serve these baked falafels to your kids and pack for school lunches. Chickpeas are very filling and won't leave them feeling hungry after a meal. You can watch our video to learn about the different baked falafel benefits and for instructions on how to prepare baked falafel at home.

Ingredients

Dry Grocery

Refined Oil

3 teaspoons

Kabuli Chana

1 cup

Salt

1 pinch

Sesame White (til)

1 tablespoon

Baking Powder

0.5 teaspoons

Fruits & Vegetables

Onion

1 unit

Coriander W/o Roots

10 g

Other

Pepper

0.5 teaspoons

Jeera Powder

0.5 teaspoons

Garlic

8 small pieces

Green Chillies

2 small pieces

Directions

Wash and soak chickpeas overnight (at least 8 hours). Pressure cook for 5 whistles on a medium flame

Strain the boiled chickpeas and set aside

Roughly chop the onion, coriander leaves , garlic and green chilli and Preheat oven at 180 degree C

In a blender, blend the cooked chickpeas, onion, coriander, garlic. Blend in pulses until you get a slightly coarse texture. (If required add very little water while blending)

Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add the sesame seeds, salt, pepper, baking powder and cumin powder. Mix well

With 2 tablespoon of mix at a time, with your hand, shape the falafel into small patties

Grease the baking tray lightly, place each falafel on the greased tray evenly spaced

Bake for 10-12 minutes, carefully flipping the falafel halfway through baking, increase the temperature at 220 degree c and further bake for 2 min. Both the sides should look golden brown.

serve hot

Health Benefits of Baked Falafel :

Falafel balls are a good source of healthy carbs which act as fuel for your workouts. If you exercise or feel too tired, skip the sugar and reach out for a serving of these instead. Chickpeas are high in fats and protein too. If you sprout them before making these balls, you increase the overall nutritional profile as well. Containing several vitamins and minerals, garbanzo beans ('chickpeas') are an excellent source of magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, and zinc. Magnesium is missing in modern-day diets and it's one of the most important electrolytes required by your body. Also, our baked falafel calories clock at 313kcal per serving which conveniently fits into most diet meal plans. If you're looking for meatless alternatives to protein, you will find chickpeas to come to your rescue. And the herbs and spices aren't just for bringing out the flavours, they pack in essential enzymes and make your digestion feel smooth. You will enjoy these falafels with fresh chopped salads. If you pick your produce ripe from a garden and toss the balls in them, you can make them even more delicious by drizzling hummus sauce on top. Just thinking about them is enough to make anyone drool!

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We hope you had fun making it! Enjoy the meal.

Fabulously Spicy balls of treat from the Middle East

Food as a national icon sounds strange, right? What if I were to tell you that the Arab-Israeli conflict is as much about Falafel as it’s about Jerusalem and Palestine. It is a dish that brings up fond memories of home to every person that ever lived in the Middle East. Falafel is made by deep-frying the balls of ground chickpeas or fava beans that often include fresh herbs and various aromatic, exotic spices. Although its origin might be controversial, the popular street food may have been inspired by the Tikkis and spices of India.

Dish with the wisdom of the ancients

Some say that Falafel is as ancient as the Egyptian Pharaohs. Others suggest that the fava bean version of Falafel has been around since the 4th century and was eaten by Copts during seasons of Lent. However, the earliest written records of falafel date to the 19th century.

Falafel goes for global conquest.

Beginning from the port city of Alexandria, Falafel’s world conquest spread to the rest of the Middle East, taking over the food scene of the Levant area by adapting to the local preference for chickpeas over fava beans. Soon, the Lebanese, Syrians, Palestinians and Israelis were singing the praise of its glory in other parts of the world. First attested in 1941 in English, the falafel recipe soon travelled to North America via Europe from the by-lanes of Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Jewish neighbourhoods. Today, you will find the Falafel recipe in its traditional and modern versions in swanky restaurants across the continents of America, Europe and Asia, where the falafel recipe is given a unique twist to make it more sumptuous, thereby enhancing its repertoire.

Chasing baked Falafel Recipe

In case you’re an amateur cook looking for a nutrient-dense, healthy, tasty, budget-friendly, easy to add protein to your salad or sandwich, baked falafel will come to your rescue. Take up the challenge. Look for How to make falafel at home, and try out an Easy falafel recipe that may help curb appetite instantly and keep your family full for a long time. A combination of the choicest herbs, spices, lemon juice, onion, garlic and most importantly the chickpeas as Falafel ingredients mixed with olive oil and all-purpose flour forms small patties that can be baked in the oven. The basic falafel mixture is simply a matrix for all kinds of flavour options. From mildly spiced basic mix catering to the palette of the western gourmet lovers to Falafel recipe Indian would love that may include stronger earthy spices like cumin, coriander, pepper or red chillies or pickled vegetables, this dish is merely a springboard for your experimentation. The recipes using baking powder create a crispier final texture. The falafel police won’t come to charge you if you add an egg, creamy drizzles or any of your favourite flavours to make these patties as sinfully indulgent. Lavash with hummus is a real crowd-pleaser with its blend of homemade sundried tomatoes, salad and yoghurt dressing. If you’re looking for a classic Lebanese falafel recipe, you will find a combination of both fava beans and chickpeas used in the making. You could put it all in a bun for a hummus and chicken panini. Cross cultures can add a hint of sweetness with the sweet-chilli dipping sauce to make eating a pleasure. Accompanied with Tahini sauce, yoghurt sauce, babaganoush or Spicy hummus dip and chips, baked falafel can steal the show as a trend-forward star at any weekend party or Sunday brunch. The Falafel Taco of North America features falafel with avocado, beets, kale, pickles, watermelon radish and tahini, served in lettuce wraps. Light and refreshing, falafel fattoush salad consisting of black olives, roasted red peppers, and dry-pack feta cheese makes a great lunch or a tasty side to your main Mediterranean meal. Striking the modern markers for success, Falafel recipe has gained momentum to enter into mainstream adaptation. Buoyed by the boom of chickpeas as a legume and the growing interest in plant-based foods, the best Falafel recipe is poised to set itself up for customization.

Falafel beats back accusations of being unhealthy

Can you imagine accusing Falafel of harming anyone’s health? Packed with micronutrients and a good source of soluble fibre and protein, this stand-alone dish can be made to suit your health requirements and goal for a glamorous waistline. Rather than the popular method of deep-frying, the baked falafel recipe cuts back on excess oil, fat, and calories that support healthy blood sugar and lowers the risk of chronic disease. Capitalize on the goodness of its ingredients by tucking the falafel into whole grain or bulgur wheat pita and serve with measured portions of sauces and raw veggies without compromising on its texture or flavours. In some ways, the nutritional profile of falafel stacks up to red meat with nutrients like iron, folate, magnesium and vitamin B. However, as experts say, there’s no good or bad food. It all depends on how you cook it and how much of it you eat. With all the disease-fighting antioxidants in its spices, this satisfying meal will help to maintain blood sugar levels and prevent excess sugar cravings. Garlic or parsley seasoning can make this already-flavourful dish a true trip for the taste buds.

No celebration without Falafel

Embraced both by the vegetarians and vegans, baked falafel is now packaged and sold in health-food stores. Whether eaten alone or as a filling, the bold and exciting flavours of this delicious falafel recipe make it an essential part of every meat-free meal plan. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, gluten-free Baked falafel is great as a filling for wraps, pita bread, sandwiches and salads. Falafel balls are deeply integrated with the social fabric and are part of major celebrations. Sometimes eaten as part of the iftar meal during Ramadan and other religious holidays or served up as part of a mezze (small meals). Bursting with delicious flavours, these are brown, crispy baked falafel balls that can be enjoyed with a hummus dip on the side. While originally falafel was used to make veggie burgers in the United States, the versatility of baked falafel has paved the way for the reformulating of other recipes like meatballs, spaghetti and meatloaf into vegetarian dishes. No wonder the enticing smell of an insanely flavourful dish makes it an all-time favourite appetizer in the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide.