baked or broiled falafel???

Question

kay, so i 'fixed' my error i made in my falafel batter....
tried frying them, not deep fry though, don't want that much fat...

my q:

can you bake or broil the falafel??
(i'm trying to make patty size)

if you can bake &/or broil them, please include as to HOW to do it....etc.

when frying them, they kept falling apart... how can i fix this???

thanks in advance!!

Answer 1

Preheat oven to 375F.

Spray foil-lined baking sheet with cooking spray.

Shape into patties and place on baking sheet. Season to taste.

Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until dry and a bit firm to the touch.

If you want them to be golden all over, I recommend flipping them halfway through baking or switching your oven to broil for the last minute.

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You didn't ask for one, but here is a recipe for Tabouli to go with the falafel. Let me know when dinner is ready =)

Tabouli Recipe

Ingredients:
1 cup dry bulgur wheat
1 bunch flat leaf parsley
1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
5 green onions
5 plum or Roma tomatoes
1 cucumber
1 lemon's juice
1/2 teaspoon allspice
salt and pepper
extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

Soak bulgur wheat in water for 20 minutes, or until bulgur expands and softens.
While waiting, chop up the parsley, mint, green onions, tomatoes and cucumber.
Mix all ingredients with a wooden spoon. Drizzle some extra virgin olive oil depending on your taste.
Chill for at least 2 hours. Overnight is best.

Answer 2

Falafel

20-25 falafels
50 min 15 min prep
300 g chickpeas
4 tablespoons bulgur
3 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons plain flour
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground red chili pepper
1 tablespoon tahini


Soak chickpeas in water to cover for 12 hours.
Boil in large saucepan for about 20 minutes, until soft (or you can use canned chickpeas, if desired).
Drain and blend in food processor to a smooth paste.
Soak bulghur in water to cover for 1 hour.
Crush garlic with salt.
Combine all ingredients except oil.
Shape into balls and shallow-fry until brown (you can deep-fry if you like, or coat lightly with oil and bake until golden).
The yield depends on the size of the falafels you prefer


hope u got wat u wanted......enjoy!!!!

Answer 3

Falafel
Ingredients (use vegan versions):
4 cup uncooked chickpeas
1/4 cup packed chopped cilantro
1/4 cup packed chopped parsley
3 tablespoon garlic (powder or chopped fresh)
1/4 onion
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon each salt & pepper
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup baking powder(optional)
Directions:
Soak beans overnight. Put all ingredients in a food processor and blend until its combined, Scraping down the sides as needed. don't add any water or extra oil. Bake or fry in olive oil until golden brown, take time so the insides are all cooked as well.
This recipe goes well with a simple tahini sauce.

****ENJOY!!!