How To Make Falafel (Easy and Authentic Lebanese Recipe)

I'm sharing my Lebanese family's falafel recipe, it's super tasty, with crunchy outsides and fluffy insides.

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This falafel is easy to make and can be enjoyed on their own, in a sandwich or in a bowl.

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Made with chickpeas, fava beans, potato, aromatics and spices. All simple ingredients that can easily be found at your local grocer.

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All the ingredients are processed into a wet grainy texture.

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Then a falafel maker is used to mold the shape of each ball. Click the link below to purchase this tool.

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Each falafel ball is fried until reddish brown, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. YUM!

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