Easy Homemade Falafel Pockets

Instructions

1. Soak the Chickpeas (The Most Important Step!): Place your dried chickpeas in a large bowl and cover them with plenty of water. Add 2 pinches of baking soda (this helps soften them). Let them soak over
2. Drain and Process: Drain all the water from the chickpeas and rinse them well. Pat them as dry as you can with a paper towel. Add the soaked chickpeas, coriander, parsley, onion, green chillies, and g
3. Get the Right Texture: Pulse the mixture until it's finely crumbly. You're looking for a texture like coarse sand, not a smooth paste. A little texture is good! Don't worry if you have to do this in t
4. Mix the Spices: Scrape the mixture into a large bowl. Add the salt, black pepper, cumin powder, coriander powder, and breadcrumbs. Mix it all together well with a spoon (or your hands!).
5. The Fluffy Hack (Do this right before frying): When your oil is heating up, add the 1/4 tsp baking soda and 1/2 tsp baking powder to the bowl. Mix it in really well. This is a quick hack that makes yo
6. Shape the Patties: Grab a spoonful of the mixture and roll it into a ball (about the size of a golf ball). Then, gently flatten it into a small patty. Flattening helps them cook through evenly and get
7. Fry to Golden Perfection: Heat your oil in a large pot over MEDIUM heat. This is important! If the oil is too hot, the outside will burn before the inside cooks. Carefully place a few patties in the o
8. Drain and Serve: Use a slotted spoon to remove the falafel and let them drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve them hot inside a warm pita pocket, stuffed with all your favorite salads and sa