Panfried Falafel (Ground Fenugreek)
Nearly raw chickpeas are the key to the toothsome texture of these falafel patties, which are seasoned with ground fenugreek, a spice that lends a pleasant bitterness and delicate sweetness. Tuck the patties into warmed pita bread rounds along with red leaf lettuce, a spoonful of chopped tomatoes, and a drizzle of plain yogurt or a dollop of tahini.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Chickpea | 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained | 134 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Fenugreek | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- Salt, to taste, plus 3/4 tsp.
- 1 1/2 cups dried chickpeas
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 2 tsp. ground fenugreek
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 Tbs. olive oil, plus more as needed
- 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice (optional)