How to Make Authentic Falafel from The Mediterranean Dish

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  • Опубликовано: 14 дек 2019
  • An authentic falafel recipe just as they serve on the busy streets of Cairo.
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    INGREDIENTS
    🔹 2 cups dried chickpeas (Do NOT use canned or cooked chickpeas)
    🔹 1/2 tsp baking soda
    🔹 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, stems removed
    🔹 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed
    🔹 1/2 cup fresh dill, stems removed
    🔹 1 small onion, quartered
    🔹 7-8 garlic cloves, peeled
    🔹 Salt to taste
    🔹 1 tbsp ground black pepper
    🔹 1 tbsp ground cumin
    🔹 1 tbsp ground coriander
    🔹 1 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
    🔹 1 tsp baking powder
    🔹 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
    🔹 Oil for frying
    FOR SANDWICH (optional)
    🔹 Pita pockets
    🔹 Tahini Sauce ( • BEST Authentic Tahini ... ) or Hummus ( • How to Make Hummus (Be... )
    🔹 English cucumbers, chopped or diced
    🔹 Tomatoes, chopped or diced
    🔹 Baby Arugula
    🔹 Pickles

Комментарии • 441

  • @voicekids8584
    @voicekids8584 2 года назад +117

    The first time I had Falafel it was awful, than I found a place that made it the correct way. Now I love it, the pandemic hit and now I can't afford to buy it so I found your video, fellowed the steps . Now I get 5 times the Falafel for the price of one order of take out. thanks, great recipe

    • @TheMediterraneanDish
      @TheMediterraneanDish  2 года назад +12

      Awesome! I am so glad!!

    • @Chrissanthumum
      @Chrissanthumum 2 года назад +5

      Yours probably tastes better than the store bought falafel.

    • @peterpedersen1641
      @peterpedersen1641 2 года назад +4

      We live in Greenwich Village.... The best Falafel on the planet is at Mamoun's a block from Washington Square Park... Family owned for around 100 years, same place. same recipe, always amazing! Go there, cash only!!! LOL! I am making my own fresh today. Soaked my Garbanzo overnight. 12 hours. Nice video young lady, The Mediterranean Dish. I may just add a little bit of ingredients from this video to liven it up.

    • @caninedrill_instructor5861
      @caninedrill_instructor5861 Год назад +1

      You can also save money making your own Oatmilk and Oatmilk yogurt.

    • @Liam-iv7wk
      @Liam-iv7wk Год назад

      Where in the world do you live that falafel isn't like $7?

  • @emilyculhane1943
    @emilyculhane1943 Год назад +13

    Suzy OMG!!! These are amazing!!
    I’m Australian and my father-n-law is Egyptian. He, along with my husband, kids and family were very impressed! You saved my life ❤️
    I have made them before, with another recipe, but they fell apart.
    For anybody attempting these, I did it without the baking powder/sesame seeds and they were still beautifully moist and to die for!!!!!
    Make sure you strain them and dry in a big tea towel before blending.
    And they will fall apart if you don’t refrigerate in balls before frying I put them in the fridge for 1 hour
    🙏❤️🙏

    • @TheMediterraneanDish
      @TheMediterraneanDish  Год назад +4

      Aw yay! Thank you so much for sharing!

    • @chiclett
      @chiclett 7 месяцев назад

      I put the chic peas through a fine meat grinder and add some water.

  • @sapphireanne485
    @sapphireanne485 4 года назад +43

    Love your recipes! I've been eating Mediterranean since January (1 year) and I've lost 40 pounds. It's been so easy. Your recipes are delicious and you made it enjoyable! love eating Mediterranean! Thank you.

    • @TheMediterraneanDish
      @TheMediterraneanDish  4 года назад +1

      Annemarie Schultheis so happy to hear it! Thank you so much 🙏

  • @jenniferw1570
    @jenniferw1570 3 года назад +4

    A long time lover of falafel I've read many different recipes and eggs, flour, dried parsley/garlic and canned chickpeas just do not make authentic falafel. I'm glad people at least are trying, experimenting and using what they have at least, to each their own, I'm in no way a foodie snob but this recipe works for me. Thank you!

  • @yc591
    @yc591 4 года назад +54

    I just found your site a couple of weeks ago and I've made your chicken gyro, tahini sauce, and falafel recipes. Every recipe is a perfect 5/5. Top-notch and authentic tasting recipes. You are going to save me $40 a week because I can make my own falafel pockets now. Thank you so much!

    • @elmazielmazi6203
      @elmazielmazi6203 2 года назад +1

      Bread and meat is usually never a bad combo

  • @laurenkuenstner9406
    @laurenkuenstner9406 Год назад

    I LOVE your cookbook, thank you so much! It is my favorite cookbook of all time and I have a ton. We make recipes from it every single week-so healthy and delicious!!

  • @zoey8430
    @zoey8430 3 года назад +16

    As we kicked off lent yesterday, I’m going through my families Greek recipes for vegetarian/vegan meals and wanting to incorporate others as well! Great to find your channel!

  • @kellymascarenhas6199
    @kellymascarenhas6199 3 года назад +3

    Finally tried this recipe today. They were fantastic!

  • @InFltSvc
    @InFltSvc 3 года назад

    GIRL ! I LOVE med food and this is my FAVORITE! Now I have to make them tomorrow.....when I was A Flight Attendant ( the best part of my job was eating foods from around the world) and mediterranean has got to be my favorite food......it’s not only for the flavor but healthy thank you so much for making this video
    Cheers!

  • @concernedcitizen5874
    @concernedcitizen5874 4 года назад +18

    For the past few weeks, I have been searching through tons of videos, trying to find the most authentic falafel recipe. I was so happy when I found yours. I totally believed you when you said that your recipe is the real deal. I made them today and they taste exactly like the ones I get when I eat out. They were absolutely delicious and so simple to make. I will never go out for falafels again! I'm looking forward to trying out your other recipes. Thank you so much😁💗

  • @debbycoley
    @debbycoley 3 года назад +1

    Love falafel! Will definitely try to make this. Thanks!

  • @nourishingbutterfly6017
    @nourishingbutterfly6017 2 года назад +4

    THIS RECIPE IS DEEEELICIOUS!!!!! I made this tonight for myself and my husband. I’m the only one who has ever had falafel… I had to remind my hubby to leave some for me 😂😂. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe 🥰❤️

  • @harshitakoduri258
    @harshitakoduri258 11 месяцев назад +1

    Loved it, thank you for this recipe

  • @creedm3040
    @creedm3040 4 года назад +1

    Great video! I am looking forward to trying your recipe.

  • @chenn3234
    @chenn3234 3 года назад

    Thank you for sharing the recipe! Looks great!

  • @home5044
    @home5044 3 года назад +1

    Thanks so much for th advice ! I just made my first load and I think I have enough for the whole month and they are delicious!!

  • @giftsharegraphics
    @giftsharegraphics Год назад

    YESSS!!! Im making this ASAP and this is a perfect way to get parsley in my diet as well. Never thought about putting it in a salad. I can't wait to make it

  • @maitrayee22
    @maitrayee22 11 месяцев назад

    Hello Suzy ! I discovered your excellent channel recently. I am watching your amazing videos constantly. I admire your cooking style and delicious dishes, recipes ! My daughter Suzy looks like you. We loved our holidays to Egypt, Dubai, Tunisia, Turkey and Mediterranean countries.
    Your videos are incredible !!! ! Thank you so much !
    God bless you and your family !

  • @kindcakeco
    @kindcakeco 3 месяца назад

    I adore your recipe; used it lots of times since tasting authentic falafel on a Middle-Eastern food van in Oxford, UK. I had to make falafel like theirs, and I found your video! Thank you. Always delicious! ❤

  • @youssefmakki6730
    @youssefmakki6730 2 года назад

    what a presentation, great recipes, great presentation. thank you

  • @dc_101
    @dc_101 3 года назад +1

    This is amazing. Tried and tested. Exceptionally good. Tried so many recepies but this is awesome. Am an Indian based in Dubai.

  • @Musclemilk0075
    @Musclemilk0075 4 года назад +1

    Great recipe and she is stunning!! Thanks

  • @peterkatznelson12
    @peterkatznelson12 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks for this great authentic recipe!❤️🙏🏻

  • @4Cayndekhayne
    @4Cayndekhayne 2 года назад +6

    This is the first time I have made falafels. I remember living in NYC in the 80s and the 90s and the street vendors used to sell them and BOY! they were so good. Well, these taste just like those back then. I added more spices and seasonings, but what really helped tne mixture to adhere is a small amount of water while blendi g in the food processor.😊

  • @tracilorio7838
    @tracilorio7838 3 года назад

    Great recipe, I made this tonight and all of your instructions on your blog were super helpful. I am now following you here on youtube after finding the falafel recipe in a google search. Looking forward to making more of your recipes.

  • @robinwalker7404
    @robinwalker7404 4 года назад +1

    Suzy, I have been cooking so many of your wonderful recipes for the past six months and have loved ALL of them! I have also perched some of your spices. My daughter and gran daughters love cooking them together Thanks from all of us. Cant wait to make the Falafel with them next.

    • @TheMediterraneanDish
      @TheMediterraneanDish  4 года назад

      That is so wonderful to hear! Thank you Robin!! Good luck with the Falafel!

  • @donnaspencer3948
    @donnaspencer3948 2 года назад +1

    WoW! I tried this tonight and can I say that this is the first time that I followed a recipe EXACTLY and this was absolutely DELISH!! I chose to bake them for a NO OIL option and they taste just perfect. Thank you so much. Please continue to share any other Vegan/Oil Free options that you have. You are simply MARVELOUS

    • @donnaspencer3948
      @donnaspencer3948 2 года назад +2

      Sorry just saw this. I actually did patties. Try 350 degrees for 7-10 mins . Adjust accordingly. * they continue to cook a little even after removing from the oven.

  • @alinarivera668
    @alinarivera668 Год назад

    Congratulations to both of you. I like the way you explain the Recipe so clear and easy to make it.
    Thanks again.
    Blessings
    From Miami, FL❤

  • @nikkilovetheyardsale-again2608
    @nikkilovetheyardsale-again2608 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for this video!!! I have never has this none the less made it!! You made it so easy to follow and it looks like its really Mediterranean style. Because of you I will give this a try this weekend!!! Ty so much!!!

  • @robertmacdonald6589
    @robertmacdonald6589 2 года назад

    Delicious recipe. Made it first from your great website. Chopped it too fine BUT they were still delicious! Watched the video and it was very clear. Can't wait to do it again! Thank you.

  • @BeyondMyIntuition444
    @BeyondMyIntuition444 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks so much for sharing your recipe!❤ So happy to find your channel, love falafel. I really want to learn how to make them for my family. Much love from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 🙏❤🌟

  • @sarabeckman4762
    @sarabeckman4762 4 года назад +1

    Just found you, this is the second video I’ve seen. I’m sold!

  • @jharri1
    @jharri1 3 года назад

    So great! Thank you!

  • @rosemundyee6863
    @rosemundyee6863 2 года назад +1

    excellent, first time I made, followed your instructions to a T., came out great.
    Thank you.

  • @dalibelsantiago2116
    @dalibelsantiago2116 4 года назад +1

    Wow! I want to keep learning more Mediterranean recipes. Like the way you present all your videos! Keep the nice job!

  • @RealityRecapGurl
    @RealityRecapGurl 3 года назад

    Made these and wooooow! Thank you!

  • @kenishabhagat2007
    @kenishabhagat2007 3 года назад

    This is so amazing and mouthwatering tooo.....🤤🤤😍😍

  • @benjinavas6247
    @benjinavas6247 Год назад

    This was fun and yummy thank you

  • @Geelemisa1
    @Geelemisa1 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you, I will be making these tonight for my family.

  • @alinarivera668
    @alinarivera668 Год назад

    Hi. In my house we all love Falafel. Thanks for sharing your Recipe and videos with all of us in RUclips.
    God bless both of and yours. Always
    Happy
    Shabbat Shalom.

  • @KkFaith83
    @KkFaith83 Год назад

    Looks amazing and so easy thank you for sharing.

  • @JoeyStar2001
    @JoeyStar2001 3 месяца назад +1

    I had 4 falafels yesterday from the reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia, and the falafels were so delicous!

    • @user-uf5pt9qu2r
      @user-uf5pt9qu2r 19 дней назад

      Do you remember the name of place? I’m going to Philly in a week. I can’t find any great falafels. Nice to have a recommendation!

    • @JoeyStar2001
      @JoeyStar2001 19 дней назад

      @@user-uf5pt9qu2r The place is called Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties. Look for the sign that says Falafels and Shawarma. I had a chicken Shawarma there and it was very delicious.

  • @imankhamis4653
    @imankhamis4653 3 года назад

    Im defintly gonna try it

  • @Rinebo
    @Rinebo 4 года назад +3

    Wow!!! Maybe one day I’ll make this!!!

  • @gamathis
    @gamathis 10 месяцев назад

    Omg made this for 1st time, fantastic recipee. Love from a Greek

  • @MuhanadOmar
    @MuhanadOmar 3 года назад +1

    Great recipe, thank you. And absolutely beautiful kitchen, I love the colors and design!

  • @mattkaz9604
    @mattkaz9604 2 года назад +1

    These look spectacular.

  • @laurieparente3425
    @laurieparente3425 6 месяцев назад

    Can't wait this weekend I plan to try your falafels both baked and fried, baba ghaneush, hummus & Chicken picata w/ rice pilaf & broccoli I will let you know which falafel is my favorite. I find your recipes very delicious and appealing with color pics and videos. Can't wait to get your cookbook spices and olive oils next month. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @KamalikaMukherjee81
    @KamalikaMukherjee81 4 года назад +4

    I knew instantly, this was the falafel recipe I have been looking for all over the internet. In my country, we have a variety of fried dumplings made of different types of (soaked) lentils and pakoras made of dried chickpea flour called besan but I have never had authentic falafel before. I'm surely gonna make this!🥰

    • @TheMediterraneanDish
      @TheMediterraneanDish  4 года назад

      I’m sure you’ll love it! 😃

    • @donnaspencer3948
      @donnaspencer3948 2 года назад

      Yes, this was delish and I love Pakoras and I will trying a Pakora recipe that you can make in a WAFFLE IRON none the less. Say WHAT!! Yep waffle iron.

  • @WilliamAshleyOnline
    @WilliamAshleyOnline 6 месяцев назад

    looks so good.

  • @MamasitaLimonRodriguez
    @MamasitaLimonRodriguez 4 года назад +2

    I wasn’t sure at first if I wanted to continue with your video, but you’re absolutely adorable and your recipe is certainly captivating. I love it all, you’re videos are absolutely gonna get stalked by me🤣
    Please do share your cabinet color because it’s exactly what I’m looking for. OH and your Viking Stove is EVERYTHING🥰
    Soaking my chickpeas next for tomorrow’s lunch

  • @fakhruddinmatawala6684
    @fakhruddinmatawala6684 6 месяцев назад

    I love falafel. Thanks for the recipe

  • @rockypalacios2494
    @rockypalacios2494 3 года назад

    Looks tasty gona try this out

  • @marieshanahan-pv6nx
    @marieshanahan-pv6nx 8 месяцев назад

    Great recipe! Finding a good falafel can be hard, but this recipe looks so solid!! 👍 Going to try this one.😊

  • @jaeleneleal844
    @jaeleneleal844 3 года назад +8

    “Cuz this is how we falafel” you’re so cute I love it ! So glad I came across your channel yayyy!!!

    • @TheMediterraneanDish
      @TheMediterraneanDish  3 года назад +1

      You are so kind, thanks! And welcome! ❤️🙏

    • @2B-Steele
      @2B-Steele 3 года назад +1

      I cooked the falafel 🥙 🧆and let me tell you they did not explode 👏🏾and they are sooo tasty. They look exactly like the ones you made. I am so happy I came across your channel. I kept trying the chickpeas in the can to make falafel and you are so right canned cooked chickpeas do not work . It’s a long process but it’s so worth the wait. Thank you again ☺️

    • @TheMediterraneanDish
      @TheMediterraneanDish  3 года назад +1

      Yay! I’m so glad you liked them!

  • @hazelinthewoods9966
    @hazelinthewoods9966 3 года назад

    Just found your site and channel today! Sooo many amazing recipes!!! Thanks for all the great info.

  • @laurelgast-ly2er
    @laurelgast-ly2er 2 месяца назад +1

    Oh so yummy!!!!

  • @marthakassa5013
    @marthakassa5013 Год назад

    It looks delicious 👌🏽

  • @Tatianna_Yougottalove
    @Tatianna_Yougottalove 3 года назад

    Looks fantastic

  • @nilminiliyanaarachchige901
    @nilminiliyanaarachchige901 6 месяцев назад

    So easy way. I like it. 🌟💐

  • @neelam507
    @neelam507 3 года назад

    👌👌👌👌👌💕I will definitely give it a go and make it..... Thanks for sharing

  • @teemiller7499
    @teemiller7499 Год назад

    Can’t wait to try this recipe 😊

  • @dimeythebest
    @dimeythebest 2 года назад

    Thank you for the video! Great energy

  • @TheSassy1
    @TheSassy1 Год назад

    I'm in Falafel heaven! Thank you for this amazing recipe!

  • @jodhvirsingh7749
    @jodhvirsingh7749 4 года назад +1

    Very good I will try this

  • @TaRaah36
    @TaRaah36 Год назад

    Oh my goodness! I have been searching high and low for a delicious falafel recipe. I cannot wait to try your version. In fact, I'm going to soak my chick peas right now..

  • @flowerwoman9227
    @flowerwoman9227 Месяц назад

    Looks good ❤

  • @roeroe2383
    @roeroe2383 3 года назад

    Looks great 🤩👌

  • @CampingGuy
    @CampingGuy 3 года назад

    I'm a pacific islander PHILIPPINES and I love Mediterranean foood

  • @MoMo-lu2ee
    @MoMo-lu2ee 2 года назад +2

    It looks yummy . Thank you
    I prefer the Egyptian falafel which is made of broad beans.

  • @antoniettemusolino1317
    @antoniettemusolino1317 3 года назад

    Love these falafel balls!! they look delish, will deft try!! 👍🤩

  • @amandajackson668
    @amandajackson668 3 года назад +3

    My mom hates to cook but since I love it were gonna do this as family bonding 😁

  • @erezgreenfodor2647
    @erezgreenfodor2647 10 месяцев назад

    This recipe is just spot on! Never tried dill on my mix, will give it a go next time:)

  • @jocelyn26able
    @jocelyn26able 2 года назад +1

    Looks delicious

  • @azucarmorena1117
    @azucarmorena1117 Год назад

    Love it!!

  • @monalisabravin
    @monalisabravin 4 месяца назад

    You are so funny, I just love your personality. Today I am making this recipe for the second time. It’s delicious

  • @alma004rose
    @alma004rose Год назад

    Thank you for this recipe !!! 😋 I love falafel too and now I can make it at home from scratch.

  • @observera7027
    @observera7027 Год назад

    Great recipe and fantastic instructions !🙏

  • @lindahrushanyk83
    @lindahrushanyk83 Год назад

    I made these the other night and they turned out delicious! Thank you Suzy for sharing your recipes. I also made your tahini sauce and your 3 ingredient tomato salad, delicious!

  • @luzdelcarmenresto6843
    @luzdelcarmenresto6843 2 месяца назад

    I love it ❤

  • @keemakanchana1341
    @keemakanchana1341 Год назад

    Love your falafel recipe look delicious thank you

  • @emelywilliams9547
    @emelywilliams9547 Год назад

    I made this today.. this video is brilliant, easy to follow and delicious!, Thank you 🎉🎉❤

  • @katiero6259
    @katiero6259 Год назад

    Hello. Enjoy all of your shows. Thank you for sharing❤️

  • @fredeslindaroldan2293
    @fredeslindaroldan2293 Год назад

    Love the recipe thanks 🙏

  • @user-pi5bp1kp5t
    @user-pi5bp1kp5t 6 месяцев назад

    Oh wow! You just blew my mind with this one😂. Looks amazing!

  • @ARomeoJournalist
    @ARomeoJournalist 4 года назад +1

    First time here. Your video was very illustrative. Now it´s time to cook!

  • @jamesdericco3817
    @jamesdericco3817 3 года назад +4

    This recipe makes delicious falafels! I made it this evening and it came out tasting perfect: full of flavor and with a crisp texture! Thank you so much for sharing!

    • @sylviacarlson3561
      @sylviacarlson3561 3 года назад

      James De Ricco - what kind of bowl did you soak your chickpeas in? After 26 hours mine are still hard. I've soaked them in a metal big bowl with lots of water and baking soda. Any suggestions? Thanks

    • @jamesdericco3817
      @jamesdericco3817 3 года назад

      @@sylviacarlson3561 I soaked mine in a large stainless steel pan (with high sides) for less than 24 hours with salt and baking soda. They did not become as soft as they would when cooked, but that's okay: my blender was able to process them anyway and the falafels came out great. Maybe your food processor or blender can handle the hard soaked chickpeas anyway?

    • @sylviacarlson3561
      @sylviacarlson3561 3 года назад

      @@jamesdericco3817 - Thank you James. I will try this today and see what happens.

    • @lxmzhg
      @lxmzhg Год назад

      @@sylviacarlson3561 Sounds like your chickpeas may have been too old. All beans, when they get too old they will never soften regardless how long you soak & cook them.

    • @sylviacarlson3561
      @sylviacarlson3561 Год назад

      @@lxmzhg Thank you sweetie! I got them from a bin at a health food store, but who knows how long they've been in there.

  • @CinMaiTarot
    @CinMaiTarot 3 года назад +1

    Thank you!! I Gotta say I tried this recipe and it was delicious! 😋😋

  • @neilaltschuler6064
    @neilaltschuler6064 Год назад

    I love the recipes. You are going to change my eating habits to healthy. Thank you bless you

  • @bharatishah4955
    @bharatishah4955 11 месяцев назад

    Very nice super recipe.thanks I will try.God bless you.

  • @marciazapata8031
    @marciazapata8031 11 месяцев назад

    Love this falafel......

  • @viviennedejvongsa6658
    @viviennedejvongsa6658 2 года назад

    I’m making this too!!!

  • @Andrewski8506
    @Andrewski8506 3 года назад

    Falafel is life!

  • @cynthiaguarnotta817
    @cynthiaguarnotta817 11 месяцев назад

    I love it, I am Armenian and love this , now I am inspired to make me some fresh Falafel , Thank you!!

  • @daphnemarais1540
    @daphnemarais1540 Год назад

    Can't wait to try those falafels
    Thanks

  • @sylviagarciadealba7297
    @sylviagarciadealba7297 3 года назад

    Thanks for the recipe!! I lovvveee your white ceramic prep bowls!! What brand are they and where can I buy them? Thaaank you!!

  • @emmalikesflowers
    @emmalikesflowers 3 года назад +1

    I’m doing a quick revision while I wait for my chick peas to fatten up, I tried this a few days ago and it was awesome and I’ve run out. Thank you so much!

  • @ageresileshi4369
    @ageresileshi4369 Год назад

    Hello thanks for your help

  • @SyedaAndFamily
    @SyedaAndFamily 3 года назад

    Looks yummy
    I will make

  • @ConceiveBelieveAchieveTarot
    @ConceiveBelieveAchieveTarot 7 месяцев назад

    I have to make them 😋