Falafel is a delicious chickpea croquette with a good texture. Served with rice seasoned with achiote, which gives it a special color and flavor. A tasty and very easy combination to enjoy at any time. A vegetarian delight that you'll love.
The soaked chickpeas are mixed with onion and cilantro.
The dough rests before forming the croquettes.
They are fried in oil until golden and served with rice seasoned with achiote.
Falafel
Ingredients
250 grams of Chickpeas
2 Garlic cloves
2 Onions
Cilantro
1 teaspoon of Salt
1 tablespoon of Flour
½ teaspoon of Red chili powder
1 tablespoon of Baking powder
½ teaspoon of Ground black pepper
½ teaspoon of Ground cumin
½ teaspoon of Ground cinnamon
Olive oil
Preparation
Step 1 : The chickpeas should be soaked for at least 12 hours.
Step 2 : Once that time has passed, chop the onion and cilantro, then add them to the chickpeas and process quickly in a food processor.
Step 3 : Next, incorporate the flour and spices into the mixture and let the dough rest for about an hour.
Step 4 : After resting, form small flattened balls or elongated croquettes, making sure they are not too thick.
Step 5 : Then, fry the croquettes in plenty of hot oil until golden.
Step 6 : To serve, it is recommended to accompany the croquettes with rice seasoned with achiote.
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