Falafel and Hummus Recipe – Middle Eastern Style
Recipe Summary
- This video provides a detailed recipe for preparing authentic Middle Eastern Falafel and Hummus from scratch. Learn how to make crispy falafel patties and a creamy, fluffy hummus dip using simple ingredients and traditional techniques, perfect for a delicious and healthy snack or appetizer.
All Ingredients - For Falafel
- Chickpeas (Kabuli Chane) 1.5 cups (300g)
- Medium Onion 1
- Green Chillies 3-4
- Garlic Cloves 8-10
- Roasted Cumin Powder 1.5 tsp
- Salt 1 tsp
- Fresh Coriander A generous bunch
- Chilli Flakes 1 tsp (optional)
- Baking Soda 0.5 tsp
- Oil for frying As needed
All Ingredients - For Hummus
- Chickpeas (Chole) 1 cup
- Water (for boiling chickpeas) 2 cups
- Salt (for boiling chickpeas) 0.5 tsp
- Baking Soda (for boiling chickpeas) 0.25 tsp
- Sesame Seeds (Til) 3 Tbsp
- Olive Oil (for tahini) 3 Tbsp
- Garlic Cloves 5-6 small (or 2 large)
- Lemon Juice 1 Tbsp
- Roasted Cumin Powder 0.25 tsp
- Salt (for hummus) 0.5 tsp
- Chickpea Water (from boiling) 1 Tbsp
- Ice Cubes A few
- Olive Oil (for drizzling) As needed
- Paprika/Chilli Powder (for garnish) As needed
- Whole Boiled Chickpeas (for garnish) A few
- Fresh Coriander (for garnish) A sprig
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Chickpeas for Falafel
Take 1.5 cups (300g) of chickpeas and soak them in water for . After soaking, drain the water completely and dry the chickpeas thoroughly.
Step 2: Grind Falafel Mixture
In a chopper, combine the soaked and dried chickpeas, 1 medium chopped onion, 3-4 broken green chilies, 8-10 garlic cloves, 1.5 tsp roasted cumin powder, 1 tsp salt, and a generous bunch of fresh coriander. Grind the mixture coarsely until it forms a rough paste that can be easily pressed into a ball.
Step 3: Add Seasoning and Leavening to Falafel Mixture
Add 1 tsp chili flakes (optional) and 0.5 tsp baking soda to the ground falafel mixture. Mix all ingredients thoroughly with your hands.
Step 4: Form and Fry Falafel Patties
Lightly grease your hands with oil. Take a small portion of the falafel mixture, roll it into a ball, and then gently flatten it into a patty, ensuring the edges are smooth and crack-free. Heat oil in a pan over medium flame. Once the oil is hot, carefully drop the falafel patties into the oil.
Step 5: Cook Falafel until Crispy
Fry the falafel for on medium flame, turning them occasionally, until they achieve a golden brown color and become crispy. Remove the fried falafel from the oil and place them on a plate.
Step 6: Prepare Chickpeas for Hummus
Soak 1 cup of chickpeas for . Then, boil them in a pressure cooker with 2 cups of water, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp baking soda for 2-3 whistles until they are very soft. Optionally, remove the skins from the boiled chickpeas for a smoother hummus.
Step 7: Make Tahini Paste
Heat a small pan over low flame. Add 3 tablespoons of sesame seeds and dry roast them for until a nutty aroma is released and they are lightly toasted. Do not allow them to brown. Turn off the flame and let the sesame seeds cool. Transfer the cooled sesame seeds to a blender and dry grind them first. Then, add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to the ground sesame seeds and blend again until a smooth tahini paste is formed.
Step 8: Combine Hummus Ingredients
To the tahini paste in the blender, add 5-6 small garlic cloves (or 2 large), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 0.25 tsp roasted cumin powder, and 0.5 tsp salt. Blend these ingredients together. Then, add the boiled chickpeas (with skins removed if done so), 1 tablespoon of the chickpea boiling water, and a few ice cubes to the blender.
Step 9: Blend Hummus to Smooth Consistency
Blend the mixture until it is very smooth, light, and fluffy. If a thinner consistency is desired, add more chickpea water gradually, adjusting salt if needed.
Step 10: Serve and Garnish Hummus
Transfer the prepared hummus to a serving bowl. Create a swirl in the center with a spoon. Drizzle generously with olive oil. Sprinkle paprika or chili powder around the edges and in the center. Garnish with a few whole boiled chickpeas and a sprig of fresh coriander.
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