Falafel

Method

1. Soak the dried chickpeas in water overnight. This helps soften them and makes them easier to blend.
2. Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas thoroughly.
3. In a blender or food processor, grind the soaked chickpeas until they form a coarse paste. For a better texture, you can also use a meat grinder if available.
4. Similarly, grind the small onion and fresh parsley until they are finely chopped.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chickpeas, onion, and parsley. Add the olive oil and stir well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
6. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
7. Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
8. Shape the chickpea mixture into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. You can use your hands or a spoon to shape them.
9. Once the oven is preheated, place the baking sheet with the chickpea balls inside.
10. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the balls are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
11. Once baked, remove the chickpea balls from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
12. Serve the baked chickpea balls as a delicious and protein-rich appetizer or as part of a main course.
13. Enjoy your flavorful and healthy chickpea balls!
14. Note: You can also serve the chickpea balls with a dipping sauce or use them as a filling in wraps or sandwiches for added variety.