Crispy Falafel Balls – Herb-Loaded & Straight Fire”

Name: Crispy Falafel Balls – Herb-Loaded & Straight Fire”
Total time: 3600 s
Yield: 2 people
Cuisine: Kenyan
Ingredients: 1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight — no canned cheats here!) ½ red or white onion, roughly chopped 3 garlic cloves 1 handful fresh parsley or coriander (or both if you're bold 😏) 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp black pepper ½ tsp chili flakes Salt to taste 1 tbsp flour or chickpea flour (helps it hold that shape) ½ tsp baking soda (for extra fluff vibes) Oil for frying (don't be shy)

Reenie Anapika😋 @ReenieAnapika

Nairobi 🇰🇪

Falafels are my kitchen faves — crispy outside, tender inside, and full of bold, herby flavor. 🧆🌿
I whipped these up the first time out of curiosity, and they instantly became a staple. Now I wrap them, dip them, toss them in salads… whatever the vibe needs. Plant-based never tasted this damn good.
#ReenieAnaPika #FalafelWithFinesse

Reenie Anapika😋 @ReenieAnapika

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Ingredients

1hr

2 people

1 cupdried chickpeas (soaked overnight — no canned cheats here!) ½ red or white onion, roughly chopped 3 garlic cloves 1 handful fresh parsley or coriander (or both if you're bold 😏) 1 tsp cumin
1 tspblack pepper ½ tsp chili flakes Salt to taste 1 tbsp flour or chickpea flour (helps it hold that shape) ½ tsp baking soda (for extra fluff vibes) Oil for frying (don't be shy)

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Steps

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1. Soak chickpeas overnight, then drain well.
2. Blend chickpeas, onion, garlic, herbs, spices & chili flakes until coarse — not mushy!
3. Mix in flour + baking soda. Chill for 30 mins.
4. Roll into balls or patties.
5. Deep fry in hot oil till golden brown and crispy (3–4 mins per side).
6. Drain & serve hot — in wraps, salads, or with your fave dip.