How to Make Fluffy Homemade Falafel with Special Sauce (Complete Ingredients)

According to Saednews, The cooking method for Ahvazi and Khuzestani falafel is not very different. With a single delicious Bandari-style falafel recipe, you can easily prepare this popular southern Iranian dish at home for your family. Many people want to know the secret behind street-style falafel’s great taste so they can make crispy, tasty falafel at home. While we have explained the secrets before, the main key is the correct balance of ingredients. Below is another version of the recipe.

Ingredients for Abadan-Style Fluffy Falafel

• Chickpeas: 2 cups

• Potato: 1 medium

• Onion: 1 small

• Chickpea flour: 1/2 cup

• Garlic: 3 cloves

• Baking powder: 1 tablespoon

• Olive oil: 2 tablespoons

• Water: 1/2 cup

• Salt: 1 teaspoon

• Black pepper: 1 teaspoon

• Turmeric: 1 teaspoon

Ingredients for Southern Falafel Sauce

• Small red cabbage: 1/2 head

• Small onion: 1

• Mayonnaise: 3 tablespoons

• Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons

• Salt: 1/2 teaspoon

How to Make Homemade Falafel with Potato

First, soak the chickpeas for 2 days, changing the water several times. Then grind them well using a meat grinder or food processor until fully mashed.

After the chickpeas are well ground, grind the potato, onion, and garlic as well, then add them to the chickpea mixture.

A food processor makes this process easier, but you can choose any device you prefer.

Add chickpea flour and spices to the mixture. Pour in 2 tablespoons of olive oil and finally add water. Mix everything thoroughly until a smooth falafel dough forms.

Shape the falafel mixture into small portions, place them on a tray lined with plastic wrap, and put them in the freezer for 10 minutes.

Note: If you plan to freeze the falafel dough, it is better to use onion powder and garlic powder instead of fresh onion and garlic.

How to Prepare Special Falafel Sauce

Mix all sauce ingredients together using a blender or mixer until smooth.