Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Serve spicy falafel in a sandwich, as an appetizer, or as a snack. Falafel is made of soaked dried chickpeas, not cooked or canned ones. When the falafel balls are deep fried, the chickpeas become cooked. Be sure to fry safely when you make falafels. Preparation time: 25 minutes, plus 12 hours soaking time Cooking time: 10 minutes Yield: 8 servings Keeping kosher: Pareve 2 cups dried chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) (12 ounces) 16 large garlic cloves 1/4 cup small cilantro sprigs 1 slice stale unsweetened white bread, crusts removed 2 tablespoons ground coriander 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons flour About 6 cups vegetable oil (for frying) Spread chickpeas on a plate and discard any stones.