Proper Falafel

Furqan · Aug 8th, 2006, 12:43 PM

Can someone post a good recipe for making FALAFEL?

Also..need one for medeteranian tazeeki sauce.

fghd · Aug 8th, 2006, 01:08 PM

u can buy it from the grocery stores I think..

redroses · Aug 8th, 2006, 02:32 PM

uff falafel come here its so

here

PyariCgudia · Aug 8th, 2006, 03:03 PM

I think you can get these kits that help you make them from the grocery store. I was wanting to try, but I keep forgetting to look for those packs.

AnGeL EyEs · Aug 8th, 2006, 07:19 PM

there are many different ways of making this but here's my mom's recipe...im not sure of exact amount since she doesnt measure it. we just go by approximation. ...(i can measure it out for u if like)

falafel:

1 can chick peas (8oz)
1 onion finely chopped
1 garlic clove (make into paste)
1 slice bread (soaked in a lttle water))
cayenne powder (just a little)
ground coriander
ground cumin
finely chopped parsley
salt

make chick peas into a puree
add soaked bread crumbs to puree (draining out as much water as u can)
and knead well
refrigerate for 1-2 hrs
roll into balls
and fry til golden brown ( frying in deep fryer works best)

tahini sauce:

1 cup tahini (you can find this paste in the arab stores)
1/2 tsp miced garlic
lemon juice (i prefer fresh)
salt (personal preference...u dont have to add it at all if you dont want)
refrigerate mixture for 30 minz so that the ingredients mix well.

fghd · Aug 8th, 2006, 08:27 PM

^ thanx AE

gonna print it out and give it to my mom

Furqan · Aug 8th, 2006, 08:46 PM

thank u soo much angel! Can't wait to try it out now

Sadaf · Aug 8th, 2006, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Evilmastermind

^ thanx AE

gonna print it out and give it to my mom

how about trying it out yourself?

Sadaf · Aug 8th, 2006, 11:36 PM

But i thought it was made with moong ki daal. because its greenish.

aaish · Aug 9th, 2006, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Sadaf

But i thought it was made with moong ki daal. because its greenish.

Yes ,here we have flafil made of mong dall and they add til in it along other spices.

AnGeL EyEs · Aug 9th, 2006, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sadaf

But i thought it was made with moong ki daal. because its greenish.

u can make it with any daal/beans...it's a personal preference.

AnGeL EyEs · Aug 9th, 2006, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Furqan

thank u soo much angel! Can't wait to try it out now

sure

let me know how it turns out.....you 2 EMM.
if it doesnt turn out right...i'll send you some

Amani06 · Aug 9th, 2006, 04:44 PM

Oh i love falafels and so does my little girl! Im defo gonna try this-thanks for the recipe!

Raatkirani · Aug 10th, 2006, 02:04 PM

see below

Raatkirani · Aug 10th, 2006, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sadaf

But i thought it was made with moong ki daal. because its greenish.

One of my Arab friends told me that authentic falafel have fava beans in them along with chickpeas, which is why they are greenish. I would think chickpeas alone would make them too pakora-like.

fghd · Aug 10th, 2006, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AnGeL EyEs

sure

let me know how it turns out.....you 2 EMM.
if it doesnt turn out right...i'll send you some

u know me ... always out for short cutz

I looooooooooove arabian/medi fooooooooooooooooooddd..less spicey and mooooore taste

AnGeL EyEs · Aug 11th, 2006, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Raatkirani

One of my Arab friends told me that authentic falafel have fava beans in them along with chickpeas, which is why they are greenish. I would think chickpeas alone would make them too pakora-like.

you can make it with fava bean or chickpeas....or mix the 2. It's personal preference.