Homemade Falafel with Mozzarella, Harissa or Pickled Lemon
Homemade Falafel with Mozzarella, Harissa or Pickled Lemon
Ingredients
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Instructions
Prepare the Mixture:
Soak the dried chickpeas & fave beans for 12 hours.
Finely chop the dill, cilantro, parsley, and leek along with the green chili peppers.
Add them to a food processor with the soaked and drained chickpeas and fava beans.
Add the onion and garlic, then blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Season the Mixture:
Add the ground coriander, cumin, salt, black pepper, baking powder, and cornstarch.
Knead the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Shape the Falafel:
Take a small amount of the falafel mixture and place it in a falafel mold.
Add a cube of mozzarella, a spoonful of harissa or pickled lemon in the center.
Cover the filling with more falafel mixture and seal it to form a ball.
Dip the falafel in sesame seeds to coat it.
Fry the Falafel:
Heat oil in a deep pan.
Fry the falafel until golden brown and crispy.