# Falafel

Recipe by [Sofia Lindqvist](https://fridge.menu/en/u/sofialindqvist)

Crisp, spiced chickpea fritters served in warm pitta with fresh salad and a lemony crème fraîche dressing.

Servings: 4 · Prep 20 min · Cook 10 min · Other

Vegetarian · Contains: gluten, milk, eggs

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## Ingredients

- 400 g [Chickpeas](https://fridge.menu/en/i/chickpeas) — dried
- 2 bunch [Parsley](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parsley) — finely chopped
- 4 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — finely chopped
- 2 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — finely chopped
- 4 tsp [Ground coriander](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ground-coriander) — dried
- 4 tsp [Cumin](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cumin) — dried
- 2 tsp [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- 2 tsp [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground
- 2 pcs [Potato](https://fridge.menu/en/i/potato) — peeled and grated, excess water squeezed out
- 3 pcs [Eggs](https://fridge.menu/en/i/eggs)
- 4 tbsp [Breadcrumbs](https://fridge.menu/en/i/breadcrumbs) — dried
- ½ tsp Chilli
- ½ pcs [Lemon](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lemon) — juice
- 1 l [Vegetable oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/vegetable-oil)
- 4 pcs Pitta bread
- 2 pcs [Tomato](https://fridge.menu/en/i/tomato) — diced
- ½ pcs [Cucumber](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cucumber) — sliced
- 70 g [Lettuce](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lettuce)
- 100 ml [Crème fraîche](https://fridge.menu/en/i/creme-fraiche)
- 1 pcs [Lemon](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lemon) — juice and finely grated zest
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt) — to taste

## Steps

1. Soak the dried chickpeas in cold water for about 12-24 hours, ideally changing the water once or twice, and rinse thoroughly after soaking. (1080 min)
2. Put the chickpeas and the rest of the ingredients into a food processor and blend until the mixture is smooth and even in texture. (3 min)
3. If the mixture is too wet, add a couple of tablespoons of plain flour or extra breadcrumbs and let it rest for a little while. (8 min)
4. Shape the mixture into round falafel with a spoon.
5. Heat the oil for deep-frying in a pan to 175-180°C and fry the falafel in small batches until crisp and golden.
6. Lift out with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. (2 min)
7. Serve the falafel sprinkled with lemon juice and salt. Make the dressing by mixing crème fraîche with lemon zest and salt, and fill the pitta with salad, falafel and the dressing - hot falafel are also delicious just on their own.

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/falafel-dw3rinen

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