How to Make Authentic Falafel from The Mediterranean Dish

An authentic falafel recipe just as they serve on the busy streets of Cairo.
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INGREDIENTS
🔹 2 cups dried chickpeas (Do NOT use canned or cooked chickpeas)
🔹 1/2 tsp baking soda
🔹 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, stems removed
🔹 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed
🔹 1/2 cup fresh dill, stems removed
🔹 1 small onion, quartered
🔹 7-8 garlic cloves, peeled
🔹 Salt to taste
🔹 1 tbsp ground black pepper
🔹 1 tbsp ground cumin
🔹 1 tbsp ground coriander
🔹 1 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
🔹 1 tsp baking powder
🔹 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
🔹 Oil for frying
FOR SANDWICH (optional)
🔹 Pita pockets
🔹 Tahini Sauce ( • BEST Authentic Tahini ... ) or Hummus ( • How to Make Hummus (Be... )
🔹 English cucumbers, chopped or diced
🔹 Tomatoes, chopped or diced
🔹 Baby Arugula
🔹 Pickles

[@voicekids8584]

The first time I had Falafel it was awful, than I found a place that made it the correct way. Now I love it, the pandemic hit and now I can't afford to buy it so I found your video, fellowed the steps . Now I get 5 times the Falafel for the price of one order of take out. thanks, great recipe

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Awesome! I am so glad!!

[@Chrissanthumum]

Yours probably tastes better than the store bought falafel.

[@peterpedersen1641]

We live in Greenwich Village.... The best Falafel on the planet is at Mamoun's a block from Washington Square Park... Family owned for around 100 years, same place. same recipe, always amazing! Go there, cash only!!! LOL! I am making my own fresh today. Soaked my Garbanzo overnight. 12 hours. Nice video young lady, The Mediterranean Dish. I may just add a little bit of ingredients from this video to liven it up.

[@caninedrill_instructor5861]

You can also save money making your own Oatmilk and Oatmilk yogurt.

[@Liam-iv7wk]

Where in the world do you live that falafel isn't like $7?

[@emilyculhane1943]

Suzy OMG!!! These are amazing!! I’m Australian and my father-n-law is Egyptian. He, along with my husband, kids and family were very impressed! You saved my life ❤️ I have made them before, with another recipe, but they fell apart. For anybody attempting these, I did it without the baking powder/sesame seeds and they were still beautifully moist and to die for!!!!! Make sure you strain them and dry in a big tea towel before blending. And they will fall apart if you don’t refrigerate in balls before frying I put them in the fridge for 1 hour 🙏❤️🙏

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Aw yay! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@sapphireanne485]

Love your recipes! I've been eating Mediterranean since January (1 year) and I've lost 40 pounds. It's been so easy. Your recipes are delicious and you made it enjoyable! love eating Mediterranean! Thank you.

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Annemarie Schultheis so happy to hear it! Thank you so much 🙏

[@yc591]

I just found your site a couple of weeks ago and I've made your chicken gyro, tahini sauce, and falafel recipes. Every recipe is a perfect 5/5. Top-notch and authentic tasting recipes. You are going to save me $40 a week because I can make my own falafel pockets now. Thank you so much!

[@elmazielmazi6203]

Bread and meat is usually never a bad combo

[@jenniferw1570]

A long time lover of falafel I've read many different recipes and eggs, flour, dried parsley/garlic and canned chickpeas just do not make authentic falafel. I'm glad people at least are trying, experimenting and using what they have at least, to each their own, I'm in no way a foodie snob but this recipe works for me. Thank you!

[@concernedcitizen5874]

For the past few weeks, I have been searching through tons of videos, trying to find the most authentic falafel recipe. I was so happy when I found yours. I totally believed you when you said that your recipe is the real deal. I made them today and they taste exactly like the ones I get when I eat out. They were absolutely delicious and so simple to make. I will never go out for falafels again! I'm looking forward to trying out your other recipes. Thank you so much😁💗

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

That’s awesome and thank you so much for the kind feedback!

[@pratyushaa350]

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[@pratyushaa350]

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[@4Cayndekhayne]

This is the first time I have made falafels. I remember living in NYC in the 80s and the 90s and the street vendors used to sell them and BOY! they were so good. Well, these taste just like those back then. I added more spices and seasonings, but what really helped tne mixture to adhere is a small amount of water while blendi g in the food processor.😊

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Awesome! 😊 I am so glad you emjoyed them!

[@inspirationfolder]

Which spices did you add?

[@zoey8430]

As we kicked off lent yesterday, I’m going through my families Greek recipes for vegetarian/vegan meals and wanting to incorporate others as well! Great to find your channel!

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Welcome!

[@nourishingbutterfly6017]

THIS RECIPE IS DEEEELICIOUS!!!!! I made this tonight for myself and my husband. I’m the only one who has ever had falafel… I had to remind my hubby to leave some for me 😂😂. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe 🥰❤️

[@donnaspencer3948]

WoW! I tried this tonight and can I say that this is the first time that I followed a recipe EXACTLY and this was absolutely DELISH!! I chose to bake them for a NO OIL option and they taste just perfect. Thank you so much. Please continue to share any other Vegan/Oil Free options that you have. You are simply MARVELOUS

[@donnaspencer3948]

Sorry just saw this. I actually did patties. Try 350 degrees for 7-10 mins . Adjust accordingly. * they continue to cook a little even after removing from the oven.

[@JoeyStar2001]

I had 4 falafels yesterday from the reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia, and the falafels were so delicous!

[@kyleenstoebenau]

Do you remember the name of place? I’m going to Philly in a week. I can’t find any great falafels. Nice to have a recommendation!

[@JoeyStar2001]

@@kyleenstoebenau The place is called Kamals Middle Eastern Specialties. Look for the sign that says Falafels and Shawarma. I had a chicken Shawarma there and it was very delicious.

[@dc_101]

This is amazing. Tried and tested. Exceptionally good. Tried so many recepies but this is awesome. Am an Indian based in Dubai.

[@Maviel85]

Falafel is one of the things that really helped me go vegan. Falafel is love, falafel is life!

[@donnaspencer3948]

I am also vegan. and it was so nice to try this and do it OIL FREE.. NO GUILT here.. Added bonus those lovely little chicky peas are a complete protein. Win Win

[@nanyeahyeahyeah]

Another vegan falafel fan here 🌸

[@DiegoRomer0]

Cringe

[@rosemundyee6863]

excellent, first time I made, followed your instructions to a T., came out great. Thank you.

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Wonderful!

[@kindcakeco]

I adore your recipe; used it lots of times since tasting authentic falafel on a Middle-Eastern food van in Oxford, UK. I had to make falafel like theirs, and I found your video! Thank you. Always delicious! ❤

[@maitrayee22]

Hello Suzy ! I discovered your excellent channel recently. I am watching your amazing videos constantly. I admire your cooking style and delicious dishes, recipes ! My daughter Suzy looks like you. We loved our holidays to Egypt, Dubai, Tunisia, Turkey and Mediterranean countries. Your videos are incredible !!! ! Thank you so much ! God bless you and your family !

[@alinarivera668]

Hi. In my house we all love Falafel. Thanks for sharing your Recipe and videos with all of us in KZbin. God bless both of and yours. Always Happy Shabbat Shalom.

[@MoMo-lu2ee]

It looks yummy . Thank you I prefer the Egyptian falafel which is made of broad beans.

[@alinarivera668]

Congratulations to both of you. I like the way you explain the Recipe so clear and easy to make it. Thanks again. Blessings From Miami, FL❤

[@BeyondMyIntuition444]

Thanks so much for sharing your recipe!❤ So happy to find your channel, love falafel. I really want to learn how to make them for my family. Much love from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 🙏❤🌟

[@laurenkuenstner9406]

I LOVE your cookbook, thank you so much! It is my favorite cookbook of all time and I have a ton. We make recipes from it every single week-so healthy and delicious!!

[@KamalikaMukherjee81]

I knew instantly, this was the falafel recipe I have been looking for all over the internet. In my country, we have a variety of fried dumplings made of different types of (soaked) lentils and pakoras made of dried chickpea flour called besan but I have never had authentic falafel before. I'm surely gonna make this!🥰

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

I’m sure you’ll love it! 😃

[@donnaspencer3948]

Yes, this was delish and I love Pakoras and I will trying a Pakora recipe that you can make in a WAFFLE IRON none the less. Say WHAT!! Yep waffle iron.

[@jaeleneleal844]

“Cuz this is how we falafel” you’re so cute I love it ! So glad I came across your channel yayyy!!!

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

You are so kind, thanks! And welcome! ❤️🙏

[@2B-Steele]

I cooked the falafel 🥙 🧆and let me tell you they did not explode 👏🏾and they are sooo tasty. They look exactly like the ones you made. I am so happy I came across your channel. I kept trying the chickpeas in the can to make falafel and you are so right canned cooked chickpeas do not work . It’s a long process but it’s so worth the wait. Thank you again ☺️

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Yay! I’m so glad you liked them!

[@InFltSvc]

GIRL ! I LOVE med food and this is my FAVORITE! Now I have to make them tomorrow.....when I was A Flight Attendant ( the best part of my job was eating foods from around the world) and mediterranean has got to be my favorite food......it’s not only for the flavor but healthy thank you so much for making this video Cheers!

[@kellymascarenhas6199]

Finally tried this recipe today. They were fantastic!

[@harshitakoduri258]

Loved it, thank you for this recipe

[@dalibelsantiago2116]

Wow! I want to keep learning more Mediterranean recipes. Like the way you present all your videos! Keep the nice job!

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Thanks!

[@laurieparente3425]

Can't wait this weekend I plan to try your falafels both baked and fried, baba ghaneush, hummus & Chicken picata w/ rice pilaf & broccoli I will let you know which falafel is my favorite. I find your recipes very delicious and appealing with color pics and videos. Can't wait to get your cookbook spices and olive oils next month. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@debbycoley]

Love falafel! Will definitely try to make this. Thanks!

[@Rinebo]

Wow!!! Maybe one day I’ll make this!!!

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Go for it!!

[@robinwalker7404]

Suzy, I have been cooking so many of your wonderful recipes for the past six months and have loved ALL of them! I have also perched some of your spices. My daughter and gran daughters love cooking them together Thanks from all of us. Cant wait to make the Falafel with them next.

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

That is so wonderful to hear! Thank you Robin!! Good luck with the Falafel!

[@Geelemisa1]

Thank you, I will be making these tonight for my family.

[@CampingGuy]

I'm a pacific islander PHILIPPINES and I love Mediterranean foood

[@MamasitaLimonRodriguez]

I wasn’t sure at first if I wanted to continue with your video, but you’re absolutely adorable and your recipe is certainly captivating. I love it all, you’re videos are absolutely gonna get stalked by me🤣 Please do share your cabinet color because it’s exactly what I’m looking for. OH and your Viking Stove is EVERYTHING🥰 Soaking my chickpeas next for tomorrow’s lunch

[@mattkaz9604]

These look spectacular.

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Thank you!

[@youssefmakki6730]

what a presentation, great recipes, great presentation. thank you

[@Zumpster]

I love to watch educated people making content. Hello from Romania and thank you for the recipe.

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Thanks for watching!

[@Zumpster]

@@TheMediterraneanDish oh no. We are grateful for the wonderful recipes.

[@gamathis]

Omg made this for 1st time, fantastic recipee. Love from a Greek

[@marieshanahan-pv6nx]

Great recipe! Finding a good falafel can be hard, but this recipe looks so solid!! 👍 Going to try this one.😊

[@monalisabravin]

You are so funny, I just love your personality. Today I am making this recipe for the second time. It’s delicious

[@amandajackson668]

My mom hates to cook but since I love it were gonna do this as family bonding 😁

[@giftsharegraphics]

YESSS!!! Im making this ASAP and this is a perfect way to get parsley in my diet as well. Never thought about putting it in a salad. I can't wait to make it

[@nikkilovetheyardsale-again2608]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I have never has this none the less made it!! You made it so easy to follow and it looks like its really Mediterranean style. Because of you I will give this a try this weekend!!! Ty so much!!!

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

My pleasure! Enjoy!

[@home5044]

Thanks so much for th advice ! I just made my first load and I think I have enough for the whole month and they are delicious!!

[@Musclemilk0075]

Great recipe and she is stunning!! Thanks

[@sarabeckman4762]

Just found you, this is the second video I’ve seen. I’m sold!

[@jamesdericco3817]

This recipe makes delicious falafels! I made it this evening and it came out tasting perfect: full of flavor and with a crisp texture! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@sylviacarlson3561]

James De Ricco - what kind of bowl did you soak your chickpeas in? After 26 hours mine are still hard. I've soaked them in a metal big bowl with lots of water and baking soda. Any suggestions? Thanks

[@jamesdericco3817]

@@sylviacarlson3561 I soaked mine in a large stainless steel pan (with high sides) for less than 24 hours with salt and baking soda. They did not become as soft as they would when cooked, but that's okay: my blender was able to process them anyway and the falafels came out great. Maybe your food processor or blender can handle the hard soaked chickpeas anyway?

[@sylviacarlson3561]

@@jamesdericco3817 - Thank you James. I will try this today and see what happens.

[@lxmzhg]

@@sylviacarlson3561 Sounds like your chickpeas may have been too old. All beans, when they get too old they will never soften regardless how long you soak & cook them.

[@sylviacarlson3561]

@@lxmzhg Thank you sweetie! I got them from a bin at a health food store, but who knows how long they've been in there.

[@cynthiaguarnotta817]

I love it, I am Armenian and love this , now I am inspired to make me some fresh Falafel , Thank you!!

[@TaRaah36]

Oh my goodness! I have been searching high and low for a delicious falafel recipe. I cannot wait to try your version. In fact, I'm going to soak my chick peas right now..

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Hope you enjoy!

[@fakhruddinmatawala6684]

I love falafel. Thanks for the recipe

[@MuhanadOmar]

Great recipe, thank you. And absolutely beautiful kitchen, I love the colors and design!

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Thank you!

[@tracilorio7838]

Great recipe, I made this tonight and all of your instructions on your blog were super helpful. I am now following you here on youtube after finding the falafel recipe in a google search. Looking forward to making more of your recipes.

[@peterkatznelson12]

Thanks for this great authentic recipe!❤️🙏🏻

[@paullash3711]

YOU ARE GREAT SUSIE! DEFINITELY TRYING YOU EASY, HEALTHY RECIPES!!! ❤ SHEILA(MICHIGAN)

[@anitawilliams4824]

Great job! Easy to understand and a quick recipe! Thanks :)

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@jazzmoos5382]

@AnitaWilliams - I can’t help but wonder if you’re the Anita Williams that I know.. (..probably not, but are you from Kentucky?)

[@meganchambers8108]

I can't wait to try this! And your shakshuka recipe too, probably making that tonight! Also this is unrelated, but you and your hubby are a gorgeous couple!!

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Aw thanks Megan, you’re so kind! 😊

[@creedm3040]

Great video! I am looking forward to trying your recipe.

[@emmalikesflowers]

I’m doing a quick revision while I wait for my chick peas to fatten up, I tried this a few days ago and it was awesome and I’ve run out. Thank you so much!

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@neilaltschuler6064]

I love the recipes. You are going to change my eating habits to healthy. Thank you bless you

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Aw thank you!

[@emelywilliams9547]

I made this today.. this video is brilliant, easy to follow and delicious!, Thank you 🎉🎉❤

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

I am so glad to hear that!

[@jocelyn26able]

Looks delicious

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Thank you 😋

[@ARomeoJournalist]

First time here. Your video was very illustrative. Now it´s time to cook!

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Awesome! I’m sure it’ll turn out great!

[@TheSassy1]

I'm in Falafel heaven! Thank you for this amazing recipe!

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Glad you like it!

[@erezgreenfodor2647]

This recipe is just spot on! Never tried dill on my mix, will give it a go next time:)

[@lindahrushanyk83]

I made these the other night and they turned out delicious! Thank you Suzy for sharing your recipes. I also made your tahini sauce and your 3 ingredient tomato salad, delicious!

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Glad you like them!

[@Miata822]

Chickpeas soaking now so I can make this tomorrow. I've tried other recipes that turned out OK-ish. Yours looks better. The baking soda soak and touch of baking powder in the mix should work lots better, also lots of herbs. Can't wait to try 🙂

[@katiero6259]

Hello. Enjoy all of your shows. Thank you for sharing❤️

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Thanks for watching!

[@CinMaiTarot]

Thank you!! I Gotta say I tried this recipe and it was delicious! 😋😋

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

So glad you liked it!

[@alma004rose]

Thank you for this recipe !!! 😋 I love falafel too and now I can make it at home from scratch.

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Hope you enjoy!

[@Laurie-faithinJesus4-ever]

Oh so yummy!!!!

[@robertmacdonald6589]

Delicious recipe. Made it first from your great website. Chopped it too fine BUT they were still delicious! Watched the video and it was very clear. Can't wait to do it again! Thank you.

[@hazelinthewoods9966]

Just found your site and channel today! Sooo many amazing recipes!!! Thanks for all the great info.

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Welcome! ❤️🙏

[@observera7027]

Great recipe and fantastic instructions !🙏

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Thank you so much 👍

[@user-Godonearth]

Oh wow! You just blew my mind with this one😂. Looks amazing!

[@ArcheNova1resistance]

🥰....You and your cooking are wonderful! 💛❤💙

[@andreajones-sojola3106]

I had no idea the chickpeas were not boiled. All these years I was under the wrong assumption! Wow! Can’t wait to make these.

[@chenn3234]

Thank you for sharing the recipe! Looks great!

[@KkFaith83]

Looks amazing and so easy thank you for sharing.

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Of course!

[@ralphmoore7612]

We made this today and it is delicious so good in fact I told my wife I was going to stick a few in my pocket to take to the movies. She laughed at me shook her head and gave me THE LOOK. You know the one, 🙄she looks at me like I have two heads. So happy I can still inspire this look after 43 years, Plus I swear she looks 16 again when she does this.😉

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Aw I love this! I definitely give my husband that look sometimes too 😂 I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe enough to try and sneak them into a theatre! 😊

[@keemakanchana1341]

Love your falafel recipe look delicious thank you

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Thank you!

[@nmcguire9594]

I just put my chick peas in to soak and can't wait to make the Falafels tomorrow. Thank you.

[@jodhvirsingh7749]

Very good I will try this

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Enjoy!

[@daphnemarais1540]

Can't wait to try those falafels Thanks

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Hope you enjoy

[@bharatishah4955]

Very nice super recipe.thanks I will try.God bless you.

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Thanks a lot

[@neelam507]

👌👌👌👌👌💕I will definitely give it a go and make it..... Thanks for sharing

[@dimeythebest]

Thank you for the video! Great energy

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AndyVandercoy]

Making this right now! Difficult to wait the full hour for the falafel mix to cool, super hungry! :) No from scratch tahini but found tahini sriracha that I hope will be good, I like the spice. Had to doctor the recipie with some habanero salt.

[@szamee83]

how did it turn out without the cooling?

[@antoniettemusolino1317]

Love these falafel balls!! they look delish, will deft try!! 👍🤩

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Enjoy!

[@rimmerableful]

Thank you for sharing this with us, best falafel school on the www.

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Wow, thank you!

[@bethmarinucci1557]

Your kitchen looks fabulous! I'm not sure when you remodeled, but I remember the single burner you used to cook on in your videos. :) Love ALL your recipes -- they've kept my family happy for a few years now.

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Thank you 🙏I am so happy you’re enjoying the recipes!

[@benjinavas6247]

This was fun and yummy thank you

[@teemiller7499]

Can’t wait to try this recipe 😊

[@barbaragemin5117]

My mixture is in the fridge. Fingers crossed. I so hope this turns out well as other other recipes I use just makes them disintegrate! Very frustrating. Yours look delicious thank you for this video.

[@nilminiliyanaarachchige901]

So easy way. I like it. 🌟💐

[@brighteyes3445]

New subscriber, I'm going to make this weekend. I have mostly everything except the Tahini sauce, pita bread and toasted sesame seeds. I will purchase that tomorrow. Thank you so much for sharing this great recipe.

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Awesome!! I am so glad. I hope you enjoy it!!

[@lindalee7127]

Hi Suzi, will definitely try this recipe. Following your channel to have a change from Chinese recipes(I’m Chinese😅) Like the previous comment I first tried falafel from the supermarket freezer and never wanted to try it again. But I will now. Thanks again! Linda from Perth Australia

[@thebeautyofit7656]

I love your energy and your cooking xx🥙👌

[@TheMediterraneanDish]

Thanks!! :)

[@WilliamAshleyOnline]

looks so good.

[@kenishabhagat2007]

This is so amazing and mouthwatering tooo.....🤤🤤😍😍

[@marciazapata8031]

Love this falafel......