This video is all about making delicious falafel with a date and spring onion dip. It’s presented as a simple and tasty recipe, perfect for a quick meal or a snack, taking you on a culinary journey to the Middle East. The recipe is easy to follow and promises a flavourful experience.
Key Takeaways
- Easy Falafel Recipe: Simple to prepare, ideal for a quick and healthy meal.
- Flavourful Dip: A refreshing date and spring onion dip complements the falafel.
- Middle Eastern Flavours: Uses a blend of traditional spices like cumin, cinnamon, and Ras el Hanout.
- Versatile: Great as a main meal or a snack.
Ingredients For The Falafel
To make the falafel, you’ll need the following:
- 1 Onion
- 300g canned chickpeas
- 20g mint
- 20g coriander
- 20g parsley
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp tahini paste
- 1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp Ras el Hanout
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 150g chickpea flour
- 500ml neutral oil (like rapeseed oil) for frying
Ingredients For The Dip
For the refreshing dip, gather these:
- 1 spring onion
- 80g fresh dates
- 200g vegan crème fraîche
- Sea salt
- Black pepper from the mill
Preparing The Falafel
First, get your falafel mixture ready. You’ll need to chop up the onion, mint, coriander, parsley, and garlic. Then, in a bowl, combine the chopped ingredients with the chickpeas, tahini paste, cinnamon, cumin, Ras el Hanout, and cayenne pepper. Mix it all up well.
Next, add the chickpea flour and mix again until you have a dough-like consistency. If it feels too wet, you can add a little more chickpea flour. Once you’ve got the right texture, shape the mixture into small balls or patties. These are your falafel!
Frying The Falafel
Heat the neutral oil in a pan over medium heat. Carefully add the falafel to the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry them until they are golden brown and cooked through on all sides. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes. Once they’re done, take them out of the oil and place them on some kitchen paper to drain any excess oil.
Making The Date And Spring Onion Dip
While the falafel are frying or cooling down, you can make the dip. Finely chop the spring onion. Pit the dates and chop them up too. In a bowl, combine the chopped spring onion and dates with the vegan crème fraîche. Season with sea salt and black pepper to your liking. Give it a good stir until everything is well mixed.
Serving Your Falafel
And there you have it! Your homemade falafel with a delicious date and spring onion dip. Serve them warm with the dip on the side. It’s a fantastic meal that’s both healthy and packed with flavour. Enjoy your culinary adventure!
