I love falafel, who doesn’t ? Great recipe ! I love Lebanese food and gastronomy, it’s the best in the world. I’m from Norway, I got the chance to study Arabic at the American University of Beirut eight years ago, it was wonderful.... beautiful country, people, rich culture and history. This is Lebanon in a nutshell. Shokran!
Thank sooo much for sharing your falafel recipe. Its was absolutely delicious ! My first time making them and the aroma of it after frying them was heavenly. So thank you again.
Thank you so much for clearing out why one mustn't use canned chickpeas. Making them for the first time tomorrow. Was surprised to learn they're not cooked per se!
I tried falafel for the first time recently. I fell in love! Where has it been all my life??? I am definitely going to try to make them. Thank you for the video.
Miss Shel right! Someone where I work left some for others to try and my goodness it was a savoury cookie essentially and now I dream of having them haha.
@@anncarroll7354 I get it! We have a local Lebanese restaurant about 4 blocks from where I live and I can get it there, but why when it looks so easy to make. I plan to try it this weekend.
Well I gave these a whirl with the intention of having them them next day for my lunched added a pinch of hot chilli powder and they were Devine thank you so much for this recipe. Not sure they’re gonna make it until tomorrow 😊👍🏾
Really clear instructions! I made falafel with the tahini sauce you recommended from another of your videos - the combination was amazing! So delicious, thank you so much! It’s going to become a regular dish of mine!
Hi there! I made your Falafel recipe today, and I LOVE IT! SO SO GOOD! I need to find the Tahini sauce recipe! WOW! Thank YOU foe sharing your WONDERFUL RECIPE♥️🤗👍🏽
Excellent video. this is exactly the way I make it. But, I never tried baking it before, always fried. I think I will try the air fryer on it next time and see what it tastes like. Thank you from Ohio.
I love falafel & thanks for telling us the correct way to say it. I also like how you made the sandwich on the entire flat bread, & wrapped the filling, instead of cutting it in half, & then filling in the pocket. This way, it holds together better. I like to fold the bottom edges up 1st, & then fold the sides in, to make wraps, in general, less messy to eat - especially with wanting to hold in chopped veggies, & a delicious sauce. So many pockets rip along the edges when they're cut in 1/2 & then filled, making eating them without falling ingredients ending up on your clothes a challenge, or requiring leaning over the plate. I'm wondering if you made a mistake in saying to add in the baking soda in just before cooking. As I understand it - and I'm no expert falafel maker, by any means, but do enjoy cooking, the way I heard it, the baking soda is added to the water when soaking the chickpeas. Then, after the pulverized mixture has been chilled, just before frying or baking, is when we add chickpea flour (optional), & baking soda to the mixture. This way allows the baking powder to interact with the previously added baking soda, to lighten the mixture, as when baking things like cupcakes, cakes, cookies & breads.
Shokran kteer for your recipe. I have to get them a try. They are looking both amazing. How long should they be in the oven and temperature of the oven please? Thank you again very much.
Wonderful and well explained in details. The only thing I would like to know is what bread you used. Was it pita bresd or flat lebanese bread. I love Flafel. Thank you.
thanks for sharing! just one question, i have always been put off from using dried chickpeas because recipes or instructions normally say they need to be boiled for around 45 mins 🙄 your demo shows the chickpeas soaked overnight and then directly fried in oil or baked. isn’t pre boiling needed?
I made this with boiled beans the ones we used for hummus. We had peeled it night before. And It turns out that It was a big mistake. Once we fried them. They disappeared :D There is a whole pan of sand in my hand :D
What kind of flour did you use? You indicated that it’s gluten free so I’m not sure it would be gluten free if one uses flour. I’m vegan so Thanks for sharing. Would sub if you did more vegan dishes
I use a gluten-free flour mix that's 1:1 substituted for regular flour. It works with any flour you want because it's a very small amount just to thicken it and make it more flaky. I hope you subscribe soon as I'll be doing more vegan dishes for sure!
Israel has really good falafel because Israel is small, so there is good falafel everywhere, of course the best falafel is in Jerusalem, Haifa, Tel Aviv, Acre,
I am making these today but now I'm confused, you mention not to use canned chickpeas because of the moisture level and how adding flour to compensate completely ruins the texture of the falafel. Then later when you're actually making the falafel with soaked chickpeas, you add 2 tablespoon of flour, which is not listed on the ingredients for the falafels on your website. Please explain!
This is true I have to be gluten free and I wonder if I can use a gluten free flour/mix? I heard you say, though, the flour is not a must I think from what you say I would have to watch moisture levels. Lovely recipe. Thank you!
You can freeze the cooked falafel for up to 3 months. Place the cooled falafel on a baking sheet in the freezer until they are completely frozen. Then transfer them to freezer bags or an airtight container. To reheat the frozen falafel, bake in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes, or until until warmed through and crispy.
You can freeze the mixture as a whole. Transfer it to a freezer-safe bag or container. When ready to cook, allow the mixture to thaw in the fridge, then form into patties and follow the frying or baking instructions. Or you can freeze after baking or frying. It works both ways!
If you use that kind of bread, I can really recommend, to tear it apart, so that you have two round sheets. Then wrap everything in one of the layers and then the other layer around. It holds better like this and the bread gets a nicer consistency. All the good falafel stores here make it like this.
I love that you did 2 versions of the falafel!! I am literally obsessed with your page. every time I have friends over, I go on here to get authentic Lebanese recipes and recreate them.
Absolutely delicious, I love Lebanese food---I make flax wraps for my falafel sandwiches. When I go all out I make falafel, hummus, dolmas, and avgolemono. I've never tried to bake falafel, I will now. Thank you for this!
What a great recipe, I swapped the flour for chickpea flour as I have some to hand, this keeps it gluten free and seems to be a very logical swap if it's simply to mop up excess moisture. Love the tahini sauce too. I have been making these weekly now, they're that good!
Thank you for the recipe :) Going to try tomorrow! Can I assume this is Gram Flour if gluten free? I use for onion bhajis so have a bag of that. Wheat flour is obviously not gluten free!!
Hi, I made this recipie today. I divided the mixture into two, just like you I baked one batch and fried the other. I would say I definitely prefer the fried version as its more crispy. The baked are also good however you can taste the rawness of the ingredients. I cant wait to make some falafel wraps!! Thankyou so much 💓
This recipe is amazing. It's some of the best falafel I've had and I've made some better than my local falafel shops with it. Thanks so much for sharing!
Yumna, thank u for this recipe. Your instructions were very concise n clear. I made n it came out excellent. By the way, I made ur grape leaves recipe n it was superb! Shukran
Thank you for doing real subtitles!! It takes time and effort which is why so many channels use auto caption and never even bother to do a quick proofread, but when subtitles are done right it is REALLY, REALLY appreciated.
I'm just watching and checking comments in the meantime, she does add a tablespoon of flour to "suck up the moisture" then she adds half a teaspoon of salt. Either they updated it or you cross them by mistake. Glad I read your comment you'll save many from losing track of the details!
I love making falafels ..I like that you added a baking option...also I will try grape seed oil for frying..I love to add Jalapeño to the mixture for an added kick to make falafel taste like “felefel” .... Love your video...
Hello, appreciate the receipt and all the details (I've had fried Falafel from several restaurants), but i was looking forward to the instructions on baking it. I don't see any other videos about baking it by you. What temperature do you set the oven for and how long should i let them back for?
Delicious and so beautiful! Thank you for educating us on the proper way to pronounce the name. You do such a great job covering the details and giving instructions. Thank you for creating them. I’ll surprise my mom for lunch with this recipe. She’ll love it. 🙏🏽♥️😋
I've been making these for a while now but came back to see about baking them. Thanks. Turned out great. I cooked extra and used them, cut in quarters, as "croutons" on some lentil soup.
I'm anAmerican 60 years old Never had them. Just made them with olive oil. I can't tell you how great they are Thank you for sharing your recipe 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
I made this recipe today. All from scrach, the falafel, the pita bread and the tahini sauce. It was the best falafel that I ever made. I loved this recipe. It is easy and tasty. Thank you for sharing. Next I want to try the houmous with the mince meat and pune nuts.
I love falafel, who doesn’t ? Great recipe ! I love Lebanese food and gastronomy, it’s the best in the world. I’m from Norway, I got the chance to study Arabic at the American University of Beirut eight years ago, it was wonderful.... beautiful country, people, rich culture and history. This is Lebanon in a nutshell. Shokran!
I am going to make this recipe but I will spray with olive oil and do them in the air fryer 🥙
Love this!!!!
Unfortunately, my husband does not, I end up cooking them for just me😂
Falafel is not lebanese its Egyptian. Our authenic version tastes better than chickpea version
Thanks for sharing your thoughts about food respite
Thank sooo much for sharing your falafel recipe. Its was absolutely delicious ! My first time making them and the aroma of it after frying them was heavenly. So thank you again.
Most welcome! I'm so happy to hear that!!
Thank you so much for clearing out why one mustn't use canned chickpeas. Making them for the first time tomorrow. Was surprised to learn they're not cooked per se!
If you add chickpeas you got hummus
I tried falafel for the first time recently. I fell in love! Where has it been all my life??? I am definitely going to try to make them. Thank you for the video.
Miss Shel right! Someone where I work left some for others to try and my goodness it was a savoury cookie essentially and now I dream of having them haha.
@@anncarroll7354 I get it! We have a local Lebanese restaurant about 4 blocks from where I live and I can get it there, but why when it looks so easy to make. I plan to try it this weekend.
Yes, I know what you mean!!
Well I gave these a whirl with the intention of having them them next day for my lunched added a pinch of hot chilli powder and they were Devine thank you so much for this recipe. Not sure they’re gonna make it until tomorrow 😊👍🏾
Hahahaha!! Good stuff!
It's amazing to me that so many people in America love falafel yet so few have had it so good and authentic like your recipe.
They are the best falafels.
I love them.
Thanks for the great recipe.
I grew up with Lebanese and Syrian food, in Brazil, so I really miss the flavours. Thank you for sharing your recipes!
Really clear instructions! I made falafel with the tahini sauce you recommended from another of your videos - the combination was amazing! So delicious, thank you so much! It’s going to become a regular dish of mine!
Wonderful! So glad it was helpful!!
Thanks for sharing falafel madame I would love this recipe while in Lebanon before now I will try this recipe
You're welcome! Hope you enjoy this recipe!!
It’s my third time making them. I ADDED a little bit of almond flour. The came out perfect as always…!
So far this channel is my favourite ❤
Aww, thank you so much!
Very nicely explained thanks
I am from India
Definitely I will try
Best video on these I've seen! You are fantastic!!!
Aww, thank you so, so much!
I made this recipe for the first time and it was perfect ! I am totally hooked, and have cut my burger consumption by at least half.
Wow so glad to hear it. Thanks so much!
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can you freeze falafel?
@@rufaidahkaduji1646 yes you can, but if you’re gonna freeze them don’t add the baking powder to the mixture and add them later after it thawed
I made falafel tonight to your recipie I made a sauce with yogurt and mint sauce , I'm about to get frying and Im sure they'll be great Thank You !
Hi there! I made your Falafel recipe today, and I LOVE IT! SO SO GOOD! I need to find the Tahini sauce recipe! WOW! Thank YOU foe sharing your WONDERFUL RECIPE♥️🤗👍🏽
You are so welcome!
Excellent video. this is exactly the way I make it. But, I never tried baking it before, always fried. I think I will try the air fryer on it next time and see what it tastes like. Thank you from Ohio.
I love falafel & thanks for telling us the correct way to say it. I also like how you made the sandwich on the entire flat bread, & wrapped the filling, instead of cutting it in half, & then filling in the pocket. This way, it holds together better. I like to fold the bottom edges up 1st, & then fold the sides in, to make wraps, in general, less messy to eat - especially with wanting to hold in chopped veggies, & a delicious sauce. So many pockets rip along the edges when they're cut in 1/2 & then filled, making eating them without falling ingredients ending up on your clothes a challenge, or requiring leaning over the plate.
I'm wondering if you made a mistake in saying to add in the baking soda in just before cooking. As I understand it - and I'm no expert falafel maker, by any means, but do enjoy cooking, the way I heard it, the baking soda is added to the water when soaking the chickpeas. Then, after the pulverized mixture has been chilled, just before frying or baking, is when we add chickpea flour (optional), & baking soda to the mixture.
This way allows the baking powder to interact with the previously added baking soda, to lighten the mixture, as when baking things like cupcakes, cakes, cookies & breads.
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So delicious. Best recipe. I used fava beans.
So glad to hear that!
Shokran kteer for your recipe. I have to get them a try. They are looking both amazing. How long should they be in the oven and temperature of the oven please? Thank you again very much.
bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes
Made for the first time, just delicious! Thanks!!
so glad to hear it!
Perfect falafel from a fellow Lebanese!
Thank you so much!
Wonderful and well explained in details.
The only thing I would like to know is what bread you used. Was it pita bresd or flat lebanese bread.
I love Flafel.
Thank you.
Tried your recipe, and it came out awesome. Thank you for taking the time out to make the video. A+
I can’t wait to make these, it’s my favorite!!
Hope you enjoy!
I was today years old when I learned it's pronounced "Felefel"
haha sorry to say but it is fAlefel! :P
LOL
@@assaadmoukarzel8266 everytime i heard felefel i wanted to scream!
She sounds so South African when she says it 😅
@@assaadmoukarzel8266 most Lebanese pronounce it Fa-lay-fill
Awesome 👍
Thank you🌝
Yay! You're so welcome!
MaaShaaAllah excellent 👏 thanks
Thank you!! You're welcome!
Thank you so much! Looks so good. I never made this, but you explained it very well so I’m making it! Will let you know how it turns out!
Hope you enjoy
I rate the best falafel in NYC
thumbs up from Israel, love the recipe and will use the tahini sauce your way (i add water as well, and now i wont). thanks for the upload!
Very Beautiful.
Thank you! Beautifully presented!
Thank you, you are wonderful.
Aww, thank you!
Great!
Superr
Thank you!
I just had some for breakfast !
thanks for sharing!
just one question, i have always been put off from using dried chickpeas because recipes or instructions normally say they need to be boiled for around 45 mins 🙄
your demo shows the chickpeas soaked overnight and then directly fried in oil or baked. isn’t pre boiling needed?
Looks delicious, thank you
Thank you! Most welcome!
I love falafel do you make large batches freeze
Venetia
These are super delicious 😋 Thank you so much for the recipe X
Thank you for this tutorial well explained and easy to follow a definite make for me. Kxx
You're so welcome! Thank you!!
It would be great with leban, also! Thank you for posting this video!
Absolutely!
❤Thank you
🥰🥰🥰
😋💛
Do you think a blender would work if I pulse it and mix it around?
I made this with boiled beans the ones we used for hummus. We had peeled it night before. And It turns out that It was a big mistake. Once we fried them. They disappeared :D There is a whole pan of sand in my hand :D
Oh, no... 😂
I used to eat in dubai 1 aed
5 pcs from lebnon restaurant good test just like our dal vada
Nice!
Hi. Video, attached link and recipe below the video, three different ingredients measurement. Which one is the right one.
Thank you for the wonderful recipe. Question: can you storage falafel at the fridge?
Yes you can! It will last up up to 5-6 days.
Nice! i love Falafol lol
I hope that counter is clean.
LOL I'm just messin' with ya lady. You reminded me of my mom when you that.
Seriously what kind of flour are you using?
Hahah 😂 I used all-purpose flour!
Do I leave them overnight outside on the counter or in the fridge
Either way works, but I prefer to leave them in the fridge
I didn't have a falafel presser so made the shape by hand. It was very crumbly. Any suggestions
Can I freeze it ?
Should they not be 50/50 chick peas and fava beans ?
What kind of flour did you use? You indicated that it’s gluten free so I’m not sure it would be gluten free if one uses flour. I’m vegan so Thanks for sharing. Would sub if you did more vegan dishes
I substitute gram flour (chick pea flour) or alternatively you could use almond flour. I prefer the former, they turn out perfect.
I use a gluten-free flour mix that's 1:1 substituted for regular flour. It works with any flour you want because it's a very small amount just to thicken it and make it more flaky. I hope you subscribe soon as I'll be doing more vegan dishes for sure!
Israel has really good falafel because Israel is small, so there is good falafel everywhere, of course the best falafel is in Jerusalem, Haifa, Tel Aviv, Acre,
That's amazing!
@@Feelgoodfoodie True, I live in Israel so I eat a lot of falafel
الي جايين من انستقرام العنود لايك 😂
شو قصه ؟
I am making these today but now I'm confused, you mention not to use canned chickpeas because of the moisture level and how adding flour to compensate completely ruins the texture of the falafel. Then later when you're actually making the falafel with soaked chickpeas, you add 2 tablespoon of flour, which is not listed on the ingredients for the falafels on your website. Please explain!
I always use grinder.
Good choice!
Its not gluten free if you use a conventional flour, but thanks for the beautiful video
This is true I have to be gluten free and I wonder if I can use a gluten free flour/mix? I heard you say, though, the flour is not a must I think from what you say I would have to watch moisture levels. Lovely recipe. Thank you!
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Hi! When to refrigerate the paste, instead of 1-2 hours can I refrigerate it until the next day and then fry them?
Absolutely! Or even up to 5 days!
Would have been better if you also showed biting into the falafel to show whether it's crumbly or not.
Can they be frozen before or after cooking?
You can freeze the cooked falafel for up to 3 months. Place the cooled falafel on a baking sheet in the freezer until they are completely frozen. Then transfer them to freezer bags or an airtight container. To reheat the frozen falafel, bake in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes, or until until warmed through and crispy.
@@Feelgoodfoodie Thank you!
How long do you bake them for in the oven. Thanks
350°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through
If I want to freeze some of it for later, should I bake/fry them before? Or do you recommend to freeze the raw patties?
You can freeze the mixture as a whole. Transfer it to a freezer-safe bag or container. When ready to cook, allow the mixture to thaw in the fridge, then form into patties and follow the frying or baking instructions. Or you can freeze after baking or frying. It works both ways!
@@Feelgoodfoodie alright! Thanks so much!
If you use that kind of bread, I can really recommend, to tear it apart, so that you have two round sheets. Then wrap everything in one of the layers and then the other layer around. It holds better like this and the bread gets a nicer consistency. All the good falafel stores here make it like this.
I really love your channel. In a strange way it makes me emotional because it reminds me so much of my grandmothers cooking.
Awww I'm happy to hear you enjoy it and I'm honored actually that it reminds you of your grandma's cooking :)
I have tried many diffrent Falafel recepies but finally found the perfect one 😍 Thank you 🙏 Xx
I love that you did 2 versions of the falafel!! I am literally obsessed with your page. every time I have friends over, I go on here to get authentic Lebanese recipes and recreate them.
Absolutely delicious, I love Lebanese food---I make flax wraps for my falafel sandwiches. When I go all out I make falafel, hummus, dolmas, and avgolemono. I've never tried to bake falafel, I will now. Thank you for this!
That sounds amazing! Definitely give this a try in that case!
Do you make your own flax wraps and how? Thanks!
@@annarepetto2430 I do! Here's one of the recipes I use: th-cam.com/video/cCzgAeAIOqE/w-d-xo.html
@@deninevh Thanks! I will check it out...PEACE!
It is better to bake them because frying makes food inflammatory, so always choose baking for health benefits and easy digestion
I'm so glad you shown two ways on making falafel. The baked version looks wonderful!!
What a great recipe, I swapped the flour for chickpea flour as I have some to hand, this keeps it gluten free and seems to be a very logical swap if it's simply to mop up excess moisture. Love the tahini sauce too. I have been making these weekly now, they're that good!
Thank you so much!
Chickpea flour is an excellent idea, I will try that, too!
Beautifully explained, your narration is fantastic. Thank you for making me do it right away!
You're very welcome!
Thank you for the recipe :) Going to try tomorrow! Can I assume this is Gram Flour if gluten free? I use for onion bhajis so have a bag of that. Wheat flour is obviously not gluten free!!
Hi, I made this recipie today. I divided the mixture into two, just like you I baked one batch and fried the other. I would say I definitely prefer the fried version as its more crispy. The baked are also good however you can taste the rawness of the ingredients. I cant wait to make some falafel wraps!! Thankyou so much 💓
Sounds great! I totally agree with you that the fried is better!
Totally addicted to these falafels! My kids keep asking for them weekly. 😊
Hello!! Thank you so much ! Do you think I can keep the preparation to rest for 5-6h before doing them?
This recipe is amazing. It's some of the best falafel I've had and I've made some better than my local falafel shops with it. Thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you! I love that!!
I also made this recipe and it was absolutely AMAZING! Don't over process to ensure that your falafel filling doesn't become mush and remains crispy!
Wonderful!
A personal favourite!😋 They're so tasty, even if you just have them as a snack on-the-go, plain or with fresh lemon juice.
Yumna, thank u for this recipe. Your instructions were very concise n clear. I made n it came out excellent. By the way, I made ur grape leaves recipe n it was superb! Shukran
You're so welcome! That's perfect!
Thank you for doing real subtitles!!
It takes time and effort which is why so many channels use auto caption and never even bother to do a quick proofread, but when subtitles are done right it is REALLY, REALLY appreciated.
Hello, i just made your recipe today and it was delicious :)
you just showed an awesome recipe with all the tips and tricks...i really appreciate your efforts..thanks so much🙃🙃🙃🙃
Don't do what I did and add a tablespoon of salt! The recipe list needs updating, it's half a teaspoon!
I'm just watching and checking comments in the meantime, she does add a tablespoon of flour to "suck up the moisture" then she adds half a teaspoon of salt. Either they updated it or you cross them by mistake. Glad I read your comment you'll save many from losing track of the details!
I love this recipe im gonna try this soon..that falafel looks yummy and crunchy..thank you for sharing
Can't wait for you to try it! Of course!!
I love making falafels ..I like that you added a baking option...also I will try grape seed oil for frying..I love to add Jalapeño to the mixture for an added kick to make falafel taste like “felefel” .... Love your video...
Hope you enjoy! Thank you!
Hello, appreciate the receipt and all the details (I've had fried Falafel from several restaurants), but i was looking forward to the instructions on baking it. I don't see any other videos about baking it by you. What temperature do you set the oven for and how long should i let them back for?
i checked the description!! there's some instructions there
Delicious and so beautiful!
Thank you for educating us on the proper way to pronounce the name. You do such a great job covering the details and giving instructions. Thank you for creating them. I’ll surprise my mom for lunch with this recipe. She’ll love it. 🙏🏽♥️😋
Thank you! That makes me so happy to hear. Hope your mom enjoys this surprise lunch!
@@Feelgoodfoodie 🙏🏽🌸
I've been making these for a while now but came back to see about baking them. Thanks. Turned out great. I cooked extra and used them, cut in quarters, as "croutons" on some lentil soup.
I'm anAmerican 60 years old
Never had them.
Just made them with olive oil.
I can't tell you how great they are Thank you for sharing your recipe
😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
I love that! Thank you!
FYI: adding (regular) flour to your falafels does not make them gluten-free.
The flour is optional, and you can use any gluten-free flour in the recipe to make the gluten-free. It's essentially a gluten-free recipe
I made this recipe today. All from scrach, the falafel, the pita bread and the tahini sauce. It was the best falafel that I ever made. I loved this recipe. It is easy and tasty. Thank you for sharing. Next I want to try the houmous with the mince meat and pune nuts.
These looks amazing, I can't wait to try it! Thank you!