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Where the falafel originally comes from is not exactly deposited. In any case, it is preferably eaten in the Arab world. Meanwhile, the small balls of chickpeas or chickpea flour have also arrived in our country. Preferably they are served as a side dish. But also for nibbling in between or with a dip, these little balls are a hit.

Falafel

Falafel are a popular specialty made from pureed chickpeas or chickpea flour. They taste great with vegetable rice and curry sauce or simply as finger food with a dip of cottage cheese and chives.

Falafel

Falafel quickly and easily prepared in the oven. As a side dish to any meal. Sometimes round, sometimes flat, a falafel always tastes good. In the oven, a flatter version is advantageous, because they are baked through better. Completely without oil, just put them on a baking paper.

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Prep Time 40 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course Side dish

Servings 1 person

Ingredients

  

• 150 g chickpea flour
• 200 ml water
• 1 shallot or normal onion
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 pinch of turmeric
• 1 pinch of paprika powder noble sweet
• 0,5 tsp curry powder
• 1 tbsp parsley
• 1 pinch of cumin
• 0,5 tsp baking powder
• 1 pinch of garlic powder
• 1 pinch of locust bean gum
• 1 tsp starch flour

Instructions

 

• Chop the onion very finely and mix with the remaining ingredients.
• Pour boiling water over the whole. Leave to rise for 15 – 30 minutes.
• Form small balls with wet hands. Flatten them slightly and place them on a baking paper.
• Bake in preheated oven at 180 degrees celsius top/bottom heat for 15 minutes.

Keyword Chickpea flour, Chickpeas, curry powder, Oven, simple, Spices, Vegan

Tip

If you prefer balls then round the mass. Add fresh parsley to the chickpea mixture. This gives a particularly aromatic flavor. Enjoy cold or warm as finger food with a curd chive dip.

Interesting to know

Not everything always has to be baked with oil.