Falafel

Falafel is a favorite dish in the Middle East, known for its crispy crust and soft filling. This vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dish can be added to salads or used as a filling in tortilla wraps.

Use a chopper to chop the onions and herbs faster. If the mixture is too wet, add more chickpea flour to firm it up. If the falafels fall apart while frying, add a little lemon juice or water to improve the binding.

• Add finely chopped carrot to the mixture for a bit of color.
• If you don't like tahini sauce, you can serve the falafels with yogurt or homemade garlic sauce.
• You can add different spices like coriander or dill seeds if you want to vary the flavor.
• Use roasted pumpkin seeds instead of or along with the chickpea mixture.

• Chickpeas are an excellent source of protein, making them one of the staple foods in the Mediterranean diet.
• Cumin and cardamom are aromatic spices often used in Middle Eastern cuisine. They not only add flavor but also have antioxidant properties.
• Green peppers not only add flavor but also contain high levels of vitamin C, which is beneficial for the immune system.
• Parsley is an excellent source of vitamin K, which plays an important role in normal blood clotting and maintaining healthy bones.