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    Published: Sep 6, 2016 · Modified: Mar 10, 2022 by Smruti · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

    Baked Falafel

    Blogging Marathon #68 Week 2 Day 2

    Theme: Appetizers

    Dish: Baked Falafel



    Falafel, those round balls of goodness made from chickpeas and a few other ingredients have always been on my favorites list! I visit the farmer's market in my area many times just because I want to enjoy the falafel sandwich from a local vendor who comes to the market every week. There are a lot of places I love for falafels, but try not to indulge too much, given that they are actually deep fried rounds of goodness! 

    I have made falafel at home many times. I started off frying them as I wanted to get the proportions right first. Once I managed that, I started experimenting. Paniyaram stand, my best friend was used a few times. And baking instead of frying was next. Most of the tries were successful and I shot these baked falafels some time back. That was the day I had made a complete Greek meal from scratch; Pita Breads, Roasted Beetroot Hummus, Lime Cilantro Hummus and these falafels. These pictures never made it to the blog, and finally I decided to include them in this month's Marathon. 


    Falafels are really versatile. They taste great when served with a couple of Greek dips as appetizer. They are great in Pita sandwiches, wraps and perfect for a quick falafel salad. Plus, they can be dunked in a gravy of your choice to make a main course. A local Greek place in our area specializes in Tabsi Falafel; a preparation of falafel dunked in eggplant tomato gravy served with almond rice. The combination is perfect and I really want to try it at home soon. 


    This recipe is for the baked version of falafels. I made them round, but many people prefer to make them like patty, flat on both sides. The same recipe can be used to make the fried ones too, just limit the use of water in making the mixture. Also, use the same dough to make them in a paniyaram stand, they will be perfect. So enjoy this one and come back tomorrow for another appetizer recipe.  



    Ingredients



    Chickpeas 1 cup, soaked overnight

    Pink Onion ½ medium

    Sesame seeds 2 tsp

    Garlic 2-3 cloves

    Cumin Seeds 1 tsp

    Green Chilli 1 medium

    Cilantro a few stalks

    Salt 1 tsp

    Olive Oil 1 tsp

    Lemon Juice ½ tsp


    Method



    Soak the chickpeas overnight or atleast for 4-6 hours. Drain and set aside. In a food processor add chopped garlic, onion, green chilli and sesame seeds. Process till it is lightly crushed.


    Next, add chickpeas, cumin seeds, cilantro, salt and lemon juice. Process to a mixture that is not very smooth. If it does not process easily, add some water and olive oil. But do not add too much else the falafels will fall apart on baking. We love our falafels slightly coarse. However, you can process for a couple of minutes more to get a smooth mixture. 

    Preheat the oven to 400 F/ 210 C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Drop equal sized rounds of the mixture on the parchment paper. Brush some olive oil on them. Place the tray in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes till golden brown. Flip them over once, somewhere at 9-10 minutes. 

    Remove from oven once baked well. Serve warm with lime cilantro hummus or beetroot hummus. We love it with pita breads and a spicy dip too. 




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    Comments

    1. Srivalli says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      Wow wow that's one super delicious looking falafel!..would love to have them right away..:)

      Reply
    2. Gayathri Kumar says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      What a lovely spread! Drooling over the baked falafels and beetroot hummus..

      Reply
    3. MySpicyKitchen says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      Baked version looks very nice. I once made baked falafel and it was little dry but preferred it over deep fried falafel.

      Reply
    4. vaishali sabnani says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      The baked version is lovely and would be preferred in our family , but I would have to try that na . I always make fried , this time will try these baked beauties which look fantastic.

      Reply
    5. cookingwithsapana says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      Baked version of falafel sounds delicIous and guilt free.

      Reply
    6. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      Baked version looks fabulous! Definitely a guilt free alternate 🙂

      Reply
    7. Nalini's Kitchen says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      Such a healthy and guilt free version of falafel,looks yummy and delicious.

      Reply
    8. Harini R says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      That is a super guilt free snack I wouldn't mind indulging in.

      Reply
    9. Srividhya says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      I love falafels and hummus and if they are baked, I can keep munching them guilt free..

      Reply
    10. Priya Suresh says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      Such a guilt free falafel, can munch some without any fuss, baked versions are always the best.

      Reply
    11. Kalyani says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      Love these n glad these are baked ones too !! Made a similar dish recently for a potluck :))

      Reply
    12. Archana says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      Delicious guilt free versions is welcome. Love these balls of happiness.

      Reply
    13. Suma Gandlur says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      Baking automatically makes it guiltfree. Love your spread and clicks.

      Reply
    14. Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      wow, that looks pretty! that beetroot hummus adds such a contrast to the pic there.

      Reply
    15. www.annapurnaz.in says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      AH mazing falafel recipe and the presentation

      Reply
    16. Pavani says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      Love these baked falafel Smruthi. Perfect to serve as appetizer or wrapped in a pita.

      Reply

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