How to Make Perfectly Crispy Falafel

Name: How to Make Perfectly Crispy Falafel
Ingredients: 8 ounces (225 grams) dried chickpeas (1 heaping cup); 1 bunch scallions (85 grams) scallions, trimmed (5 to 6), see notes; 2 to 4 medium garlic cloves, depending on how much you like garlic; 2 cups packed fresh cilantro, parsley, or mint leaves, we prefer to use a mixture of all three; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more for serving; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder, optional, see notes; 2 to 3 cups (480 to 720ml) vegetable oil, for frying

"How to make delicious and crispy falafel at home rivaling your favorite restaurants. The recipe is straightforward, 100% plant-based (vegan), and the falafel tastes incredible...."

INGREDIENTS

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8 ounces (225 grams) dried chickpeas (1 heaping cup)

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1 bunch scallions (85 grams) scallions, trimmed (5 to 6), see notes

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2 to 4 medium garlic cloves, depending on how much you like garlic

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2 cups packed fresh cilantro, parsley, or mint leaves, we prefer to use a mixture of all three

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1 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more for serving

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1 teaspoon ground cumin

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1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

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1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

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1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional

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1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

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3/4 teaspoon baking powder, optional, see notes

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2 to 3 cups (480 to 720ml) vegetable oil, for frying

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