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
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
- Pressure cooker
- Blender
- Bowl
Plan Ahead
Up to 24 hrs of hands-off time you can shift to earlier.
- Step 1 · Soak12 hrs
Prepare Chickpeas for Falafel Take 1.5 cups (300g) of chickpeas and soak them in water for 12 hours. After soaking, drain the water completely…
- Step 6 · Soak12 hrs
Prepare Chickpeas for Hummus Soak 1 cup of chickpeas for 12 hours. Then, boil them in a pressure cooker…
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
No Lemon juice?
- Lime juice (1:1)
- 1/2 the amount white vinegar — In dressings, savory dishes.
⚠ 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 . 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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