What are the main elements in a falafel recipe?

Answer by  Bobinski (1652)

Main ingredients are: 16 oz. can chickpeas or garbanzo beans,1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, 3T parsley, 1tsp. coriander, 1tsp. cumin, 2T flour, salt, pepper and oil for frying.

Answer by  cyrtanthus (21)

The main elements in a falafel recipe are ground chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, a lot of garlic, onion, spices such as cumin, and a bit of flour. You can top it with a yogurt and cucumber sauce as well.

Answer by  rbiales (3441)

Felafel is basically a deep fried veggie meatball, usually made with fava beans and/or chickpeas and when not most often bean based. Mash your choice of cooked, cooled beans with sesame paste (tahini) and spices -- onion, pepper, cilantro, garlic, I use a premixed "meatloaf seasoning". Add baking powder. Roll into balls and deepfry.

Answer by  chrisjensd (703)

1 can chickpeas 1 onion 2 cloves 3 tablespoons fresh parsley 1 teaspoon cumin 2 tablespoons flour Boil chickpeas-add remaining ingredients.Add flour.Mash chickpeas.Form into balls. Fry until golden brown.

Answer by  cangel818 (981)

Combine chickpeas, garlic, onion, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper in bowl. Add flour. Combine well. Mash chickpeas thoroughly or mash in food processor. Pinch bits. Fry in 350 degree oil.