Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 15 oz garbanzo beans (( chickpeas) rinsed, drained and dried with paper towels. )
  • 1 onion (small peeled and chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlics (peeled )
  • 3/4 cup cilantro ((coriander fresh) roughly chopped-You can use both leaves and stems and even roots. Waste not want not. )
  • 2 tbsp white sesame seeds (toasted)
  • 2 tsp cumin (dried ground )
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tsp zatar spice (dried ground (optional) )
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds (dried ground)
  • 3.5 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free dried )
  • 4 tbsp olive oil

Instruction

  • Add canned dried garbanzo beans, onion, garlic, fresh cilantro, sesame seeds, cumin, salt and pepper, zatar spice, ground coriander seeds to the food processor and blend until smooth. Add cornstarch and mix until well blended.
  • Chill mixture in the refrigerator for at least up 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
  • Place 1 heaping tablespoon of falafel mixture in your hands and form into a miniature round ½ inch thick patty. Makes about 12-14.
  • Coat the falafel patties in the gluten free dried bread crumbs
  • Place olive oil in a large frying pan and turn on to medium heat. Fry the falafels for about 3-4 minutes on each side until crispy. Drain falafel on a paper towel and Lightly season with salt.
  • Enjoy!