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a white plate with a spoonful of falafel spices and a jar full of spices on the side
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Easy Authentic Falafel Spices and Herbs Mix

A blend of falafel spices and herbs mix that stores well in the pantry ready to be used when you want to make authentic tasting falafel. This spice mix is ready in minutes.
Prep Time2 minutes
Total Time2 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Lebanese
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 75 grams
Calories: 1kcal
Author: Janelle Hama

Ingredients

Falafel herbs

  • teaspoon Dried parsley
  • teaspoon Dried Mint

Falafel Spices

  • 5 teaspoon Ground coriander
  • teaspoon Lebanese 7 spice
  • teaspoon Ground Paprika
  • teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • teaspoon Salt
  • teaspoon Ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Place all the measured dried herbs and spices in a bowl. Mix them together until evenly blended.
    7½ teaspoon Dried parsley , 7½ teaspoon Dried Mint, 5 teaspoon Ground coriander, 1¼ teaspoon Lebanese 7 spice, 2½ teaspoon Ground Paprika, 2½ teaspoon Ground Cumin, 3¾ teaspoon Salt, 2½ teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • Transfer the falafel spices and herbs mix to an airtight container or a spice jar. Store in in a cool, dry pantry away from direct sunlight. It should remain fresh for about one year or however long other spices remain fresh. Use as you need, general rule of thumb for every 1½ cups of dried beans, use 2½ tablespoons of this spice mix to make falafel. See notes.

Notes

The total amount of this spice blend will give you 5 lots of 18 falafels, which is the amount of one batch using 1½ cups of dried beans.
If using whole spices, grind them using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Use a bowl to combine everything evenly.
Give the blend a quick mix prior to using to ensure it is even.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg