these turned out great for me. They are awesome. My daughter doesn't like falafel, but after i made these she tasted them and said, "These are toooooo goooodddd." Thank you for the recipt
Hello. Thanks for the recipe. I went to your website, like you advised someone else to do. But I'm unclear as to if you measure out the beans you need before soaking, or if you only measure out the beans that you need AFTER soaking them. Also, for some reason, the flavor doesn't seem strong enough, savory enough. So I'm not sure what to add.
@punkysfriendcherry the measurements on my site are for the dried beans, so measure them dried and then soak them, they will double in size. Did you add all of the spices and herbs that are indicated in the recipe? They should definitely NOT be bland if you follow my recipe and instructions :)
Hi Dede, I made it. It was fabulous. My mom and I loved it. I served it with a yogurt sauce with diced cucumber, tomatoes, green, lemon, onion, and parsley. I could not find the tahini in the store they were out.
@kandimata777 Hey Kandi, I'm so glad everyone liked it. You can purchase tahini on my store page on my site, we ship everywhere OR you can try making tahini at home from scratch, just check out my "tahini from scratch" video :) that way you can make hummus too!
Definitely going to use this as my guide. Haven't made Falafel's in over 12 years and lost my old recipe, Although I am pretty sure I could wing it. Great to see a recipe that actually uses Fava beans as well as chick peas and a mixture of Parsley and Cilantro! A lot of Recipe's only call for the chick peas and I used to only use Parsley but I love Cilantro. As far as Spices though I was a little surprised that TUMERIC was not called for. Looks like the best recipe I have seen so far ! Thanks!
@SuperGunther45 thanks so much for your support, I really appreciate it. If you like turmeric you can definitely add it as well, just make it the way you like by jazzing up the spice, check out my site for other recipes as well that I think you'll like :)
Hey Dede- looks fab- can I use fresh fava beans to do this? tx- watching your other videos now- You are an excellent resource! Thanks for doing this for us.
I made some falafel following your recipe. I added some flour to hold them together, so it was good that they didn't fall apart during frying. But they are so crispy and a little too hard. How can I improve the next time, so that they are not so hard like rocks?
if the mixture is too dry add lemon or lime juice instead of water. In fact adding lemon or lime juice anyway adds some flavor.
If all you have on hand are canned beans, drain them and go ahead and use them. In order for the falafels not to fall apart add flour Tablespoon by tablespoon to the finished mixture (usually it doesn't take more than 6 TBSP)
If you're like me and the taste of cilantro turns your stomach, use parsley instead.
Just made this Falafel yesterday it was FABULOUS !! even the kids loved it ( Btw I used old bread for breadcrumbs to bind the mixture + a little flour) I have tried it in the past and found that this allows me to make the mixture relatively wet but still hold together so the Falafel stays really moist. Thanks again
Would you please tell me the tips for freezing these FALAFELS?Can I form them into small balls and freeze them ?and what about the baking soda ?when should I add it when freezing FALAFEL?
@jawad384 Mix all of the ingredients EXCEPT the baking soda and baking powder. PUt the mix in a sealed bag or tupperware, freeze it. When you want to make it, take it out the day before and defrost it in the refrigerator, about 15-20 minutes before frying, add the baking soda and baking powder and mix it well, preheat the fryer, try one falafel ball, if it falls apart, add a few tablespoons flour to the mix, if it frys up well, then you're set and just fry up the rest and enjoy :)
Thank you a million, I tried the recipe it was the best. I did one thing different and added an extra ingredient Parmesan cheese, it was fantastic about a half a cup.
I've done both ways with falafel - the quick way with store bought ingredients and the longer version as you have shown. I tell you there is absolutely no comparison - the longer version is so much more tastier, delicious, scrumptious, finger-lickin. I am one of those busy persons, but no way will I ever short cut and compromise on falafel again.
I've made Falafel a few times, but never with Fava beans. Totally going to try it this way! Is it necessary to add any flour?
BTW: The sound is a bit delayed on the video, which really scared me. We see you opening the blender, with the sound of the blender going on full speed! Watch your fingers young lady :-)
@dedemed Thank you for this, I used to eat this in Iraq daily and have been craving them ever since I came home. I cannot buy them where I live, so today I will try making them myself following your lead. Wish me luck....oh by the way, you are frikin beautiful, but I see the ring do you have any sisters? lol jk unless you have any ; )
just found your recipe for Falafel and can't wait to try it out for my husband who is Egyptian. Can't wait to make this in Egypt for my family . Thank you !!!!!
Shukran for posting this video. I always wanted to learn to make from scratch and this video helped me alot! I apologize if this has been answered already, but what is the texture of the inside supposed to be? Bread-like a hushpuppie or soft like the dough from which it came? This batch didn't fall apart in the oil, but I cooked these on both sides for about 3 minutes and they were soft on the inside. Thanks in advance, and I can't wait to "attempt" your other recipes. Take care;)
@liquidbutta18 it shouldn't be wet but it shouldn't be hard either. I would suggest turning down the heat really low and letting the falafel cook a bit longer. It should be fluffy a a bit crumbly but not too wet.
if i were you I would just make a bunch of your dishes and tell him to just taste them, i'm sure he can't resist once he smells them and how wonderful they are :)
In your video the pop up box says to add 1 teaspoon baking soda and no mention of baking powder but on your website it says 2 teaspoons of baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. Which one should I follow? Also do I add both 15 minutes before I fry? Thanks a lot!
can you bake these aswell? the other recipes I've seen for baked falafel usually call for soaking the beans overnight, and then boiling them...:) great channel
@kapsanras Yes you can definitely bake them, just do the recipe the same way, but instead of frying, place the falafel balls on a greased pan, place the falafel balls on the pan and then spray them or paint them with some olive oil, bake at 450 degrees for about 20 minutes :)
hey dede i was following your recipe but the only thing i didn't have was cumin - i know curry has cumin in it so i put a little curry in and it tastes pretty good. Next time I'm going to the supermarket im going to pick up that cumin.
the two spoons is a technic often seen in French cooking haha. this recipe was killer. Falafel is the original grandma recipe, you cant do it unless you learn it from your grandma, like chicken parm or rye bread. you are adorable, all i could look at was that necklace disappearing into your shirt. OMG,. so bouncy. great cook.
I am so glad i discovered you here on Youtube, while looking for Baba Ganoush recipe...
I visited Israel in October and fell in love with this dip. Also had the Falafel in Bethlehem ate them plain with lemon... Thanks for sharing your cooking passion with the rest of the world.!!!
Thank you so much for sharing this and all your other recipes! I can't wait to make this...I was about to go to the healthfood store tonight so I'll pick up my dried beans :-)
I used Chick peas and Washed Moong Lentil for the base mixture and Fresh coriendor instead of Palsley... added Green chopped Chilli and Rest I kept same as Receipe with an addition of Greek Yogurt in it... found the mould in an Egyptian Shop in Athens and the Flafel turned out to be pretty good... Actually I would rather say much better than the Local Egyptian Shop as far as the taste is concerned... and one more thing,,, I served it with Tzatziki (yogurt blended with Garlic paste, cucumber)TKS
Amazing! The step by step really helped. All my vegan friends have been begging me to make falafel from scratch, and I was itching for it pretty badly - it came out so well! Restaurant quality, thanks to the spoon trick. Thanks!
@LolaArmyBrat you are so welcome, i am so glad you like it. check out my site for other vegan and vegetarian recipes. A lot of them can also be made vegan or vegetarian if need be :)
Thanks Dede! I made them and they were amazingly yummy! One question, should I have cooked the garbanzo and fava beans? (I did take the outer layer of the fava beans off) What say you?
@dedemed iv just gotta tell ya i fancied falafel today and bought some labelled as morrocan falafel from waitrose made by cauldron they were awful have you ever heard of putting cinnamen apricots ginger honey and vinegar in it. its advertised as authentic food its seriously crap
@dedemed i have tried it its very gd i just couldnt believe the rubbish waitrose falafel its enough to give people the wrong impression of a great meal thanks for reply
@Dedemed I just came from a restaurant and had fresh falafel. They were the best I've ever had. The outside was thin and crispy and the inside was crumbly but very moist so moist that you couldn't really stick it with a fork. Is that how it should be?
hey, i really appreciate the homemade recipe, i plan to use it for a thanksgiving potluck! but i have no idea how to cook the sauces, do you have a link of a good recipe, or your own that you could share? thanks xx
@dalyadajani actually for this recipe you MUST use fresh beans, the canned ones have to much moisture and are to tender for falafel, it will turn into mush if you use canned ones :)
@davisj10 try replacing the bread crumbs with another type of non wheat cracker. You need to add something that absorbs and thickens. Try using rice crackers or rice flour :)
@dedemed Made these without fava beans and bread crumbs. Added 1/4 cup of ground up pecans and a few Thai chilies and baked in an oven @ 250 for an hour. They turned out great and had a nice crisp outer layer. My boyfriend is a diabetic and can not have rice or wheat because it makes his glucose spike for an extended period of time. The mixture was a tad bit sticky but I was still able to make the paddies.
You should include the recipe list on the youtube channel or add the link to your website in the info section so we could go straight to it. Also: should include the recipe for the dip/sauce! I cant understand what you called it and want to make it as well! :)
@MsLibertyTX Hello, my website is written in the info section of every video and is all listed on my channel page. All of the sauces and written recipes are on my site :)
@scorpio1711 You are correct, i forgot to show when I added it in the video. But you should add it 15 minutes before frying :) You can actually make the falafel mix and refrigerate it minus the baking soda and baking powder and then just add that in when you're ready to fry :)
you just soak the beans??no cooking?
456japan 1 month ago
@456japan correct, they are cooked when you fry the patty, check out the recipe on my site at DedeMed
dedemed 1 week ago
these turned out great for me. They are awesome. My daughter doesn't like falafel, but after i made these she tasted them and said, "These are toooooo goooodddd." Thank you for the recipt
fareel2368 2 months ago
@fareel2368 wonderful :)
dedemed 1 month ago
No lie this recipe is better than the ones I've ate at med restaurants.
PalaisCristalLLC 2 months ago
@PalaisCristalLLC yeay! thank you :)
dedemed 1 month ago
i am going right out to buy the ingrediants to make these.....yummm!
PrincessAbaya 2 months ago
@PrincessAbaya fantastic, let me know how you like it :)
dedemed 1 month ago
new york city !!!!!
inc2000glw 2 months ago
Thanx for the recipe my falafels always tasted bland this time they were delicious!!!
Wurmo 3 months ago in playlist Liked
Hello. Thanks for the recipe. I went to your website, like you advised someone else to do. But I'm unclear as to if you measure out the beans you need before soaking, or if you only measure out the beans that you need AFTER soaking them. Also, for some reason, the flavor doesn't seem strong enough, savory enough. So I'm not sure what to add.
punkysfriendcherry 3 months ago
@punkysfriendcherry the measurements on my site are for the dried beans, so measure them dried and then soak them, they will double in size. Did you add all of the spices and herbs that are indicated in the recipe? They should definitely NOT be bland if you follow my recipe and instructions :)
dedemed 3 months ago
I sure did show it...lol
I posted pictures to my friends on Facebook... Thanks again...
kandimata777 3 months ago
@kandimata777 wonderful, I am very proud of you :)
dedemed 3 months ago
Hi Dede, I made it. It was fabulous. My mom and I loved it. I served it with a yogurt sauce with diced cucumber, tomatoes, green, lemon, onion, and parsley. I could not find the tahini in the store they were out.
We will have it often now. Thank you so much!
Hugs from Texas, Kandi
kandimata777 3 months ago
@kandimata777 Hey Kandi, I'm so glad everyone liked it. You can purchase tahini on my store page on my site, we ship everywhere OR you can try making tahini at home from scratch, just check out my "tahini from scratch" video :) that way you can make hummus too!
dedemed 3 months ago
I can't wait to make this! I have not had it in 30 years...
Thank you...
kandimata777 3 months ago
@kandimata777 please let me know how it turned out for you. The written recipe is on my site :)
dedemed 3 months ago
Just made this and it turned out really good.
Gabrielitodlp 4 months ago
@Gabrielitodlp thanks so much, next time post a picture on my FB page :)
dedemed 3 months ago
Definitely going to use this as my guide. Haven't made Falafel's in over 12 years and lost my old recipe, Although I am pretty sure I could wing it. Great to see a recipe that actually uses Fava beans as well as chick peas and a mixture of Parsley and Cilantro! A lot of Recipe's only call for the chick peas and I used to only use Parsley but I love Cilantro. As far as Spices though I was a little surprised that TUMERIC was not called for. Looks like the best recipe I have seen so far ! Thanks!
SuperGunther45 4 months ago
@SuperGunther45 thanks so much for your support, I really appreciate it. If you like turmeric you can definitely add it as well, just make it the way you like by jazzing up the spice, check out my site for other recipes as well that I think you'll like :)
dedemed 3 months ago
How many cups of each bean???
gawd314144 4 months ago
@gawd314144 the written out recipe is on my site, go to my site and all the information is there ready for you :)
dedemed 3 months ago
that falafel is da bom
fudgedogbannana 4 months ago
@fudgedogbannana thanks so much :)
dedemed 3 months ago
That looks delish! Well done! Can't wait to try out the recipe :D
faiza666 4 months ago
@faiza666 wonderful, i hope you do, and join my facebook to keep in touch :)
dedemed 4 months ago
I am totally going to make this. I love middle eastern food. South Beach has a great falafel stand.
AtroPunk 4 months ago
@AtroPunk wonderful, please join my facebook and post pics of your recipes there :)
dedemed 4 months ago
do you also want to peel the chick peas?
Sweetashanni 4 months ago
@Sweetashanni no, there is no need to peel the chick peas :)
dedemed 4 months ago
there i thought u just needed chickpeas, now i need to look for gonzo and father beans??
PhantomAct 5 months ago
@PhantomAct chickpeas are the same as garbanzo beans, check out the written recipe on my site :)
dedemed 5 months ago
are sesame seeds ever added?...couldve sworn they do...not sure... tks for the great video
searstower75 5 months ago
@searstower75 some people do sprinkle the falafel with sesame seeds :)
dedemed 5 months ago
Fresh FAVA beans is the only way to go....so much better than dried!
codybear4you 5 months ago
@codybear4you yes but it you can't find fresh ones, dried ones work great :)
dedemed 5 months ago
dede are you from arab country
Ajundi1 5 months ago
@Ajundi1 I am Lebanese :)
dedemed 5 months ago 6
I'm Making this today
SamratalHayatGalerie 5 months ago
@SamratalHayatGalerie great idea :)
dedemed 5 months ago
Lebanese women are beautiful
SultanOfSwords 6 months ago
@SultanOfSwords thanks :)
dedemed 5 months ago
Hey Dede- looks fab- can I use fresh fava beans to do this? tx- watching your other videos now- You are an excellent resource! Thanks for doing this for us.
cydista 6 months ago
@cydista yes you definitely can, thanks for the sweet comment :)
dedemed 5 months ago
Sweeet!
Diipole 6 months ago
my mom made same flafels using your recipe and they were awsome
my father me nd everyone liked it nd she wants to tahnk u frm the bottom of her heart
gob bless you :)
laiba1994 6 months ago
@laiba1994 that's so sweet, thank you for the comment, tell your mom I am so proud of her ;)
dedemed 6 months ago
I made some falafel following your recipe. I added some flour to hold them together, so it was good that they didn't fall apart during frying. But they are so crispy and a little too hard. How can I improve the next time, so that they are not so hard like rocks?
bummer4451 6 months ago
@bummer4451 I would say lower the temperature of the oil and don't cook them to a dark color.
dedemed 6 months ago
Some of my falafel tips:
if the mixture is too dry add lemon or lime juice instead of water. In fact adding lemon or lime juice anyway adds some flavor.
If all you have on hand are canned beans, drain them and go ahead and use them. In order for the falafels not to fall apart add flour Tablespoon by tablespoon to the finished mixture (usually it doesn't take more than 6 TBSP)
If you're like me and the taste of cilantro turns your stomach, use parsley instead.
flyabusa 6 months ago
@flyabusa great tips, wonderful :)
dedemed 6 months ago
Dear Dede, i was wondering if the 2 cups garbanzo beans are measuremnts in the dry state, or do i use 1 cup of dry garbanzo beans???
DanielPetryca 6 months ago
@DanielPetryca this recipe is written out on my site, check it out there and it will describe it all :)
dedemed 6 months ago
I use soy flour to hold the falafel together. I do this because I have a wheat allergy
dena7878 7 months ago
@dena7878 great idea :)
dedemed 6 months ago
hi! dede tnx for making a video on how to make falafel..i am asian and falafel is one of my favorite arabic/mediterennian food..
gbubbly20 7 months ago
@gbubbly20 wow, i'm so glad that you enjoy it, let me know if you have any questions :)
dedemed 7 months ago
Hi Dede
Just made this Falafel yesterday it was FABULOUS !! even the kids loved it ( Btw I used old bread for breadcrumbs to bind the mixture + a little flour) I have tried it in the past and found that this allows me to make the mixture relatively wet but still hold together so the Falafel stays really moist. Thanks again
hdavk 7 months ago
@hdavk that's wonderful, glad you liked it :)
dedemed 7 months ago
Would you please tell me the tips for freezing these FALAFELS?Can I form them into small balls and freeze them ?and what about the baking soda ?when should I add it when freezing FALAFEL?
jawad384 7 months ago
@jawad384 Mix all of the ingredients EXCEPT the baking soda and baking powder. PUt the mix in a sealed bag or tupperware, freeze it. When you want to make it, take it out the day before and defrost it in the refrigerator, about 15-20 minutes before frying, add the baking soda and baking powder and mix it well, preheat the fryer, try one falafel ball, if it falls apart, add a few tablespoons flour to the mix, if it frys up well, then you're set and just fry up the rest and enjoy :)
dedemed 7 months ago
i just like the word falafel
abriniasporelover 7 months ago
@abriniasporelover lol...as long as you like something about it :)
dedemed 7 months ago
Thank you a million, I tried the recipe it was the best. I did one thing different and added an extra ingredient Parmesan cheese, it was fantastic about a half a cup.
PalaisCristalLLC 8 months ago
@PalaisCristalLLC that's very interesting, glad you liked it ;)
dedemed 7 months ago
I told a girl that I'm into that I would learn to make this for her. I REALLY wish she just wanted me to make her a hamburger.... lol.
Thanks a lot for the recipe. Wish me luck ;)
eoneil55 8 months ago
@eoneil55 awww it's ok, i'm sure you'll totally impress her with this falafel ;)
dedemed 7 months ago
I've done both ways with falafel - the quick way with store bought ingredients and the longer version as you have shown. I tell you there is absolutely no comparison - the longer version is so much more tastier, delicious, scrumptious, finger-lickin. I am one of those busy persons, but no way will I ever short cut and compromise on falafel again.
ilovesyababe 8 months ago
@ilovesyababe yes, fresh falafel is definitely worth it :)
dedemed 7 months ago
I've made Falafel a few times, but never with Fava beans. Totally going to try it this way! Is it necessary to add any flour?
BTW: The sound is a bit delayed on the video, which really scared me. We see you opening the blender, with the sound of the blender going on full speed! Watch your fingers young lady :-)
slimfast67 8 months ago
@slimfast67 Lol :) the flour acts as a binding agent and keeps the falafel from falling apart when you fry them:)
dedemed 8 months ago
@dedemed Thank you for this, I used to eat this in Iraq daily and have been craving them ever since I came home. I cannot buy them where I live, so today I will try making them myself following your lead. Wish me luck....oh by the way, you are frikin beautiful, but I see the ring do you have any sisters? lol jk unless you have any ; )
chessinfantry 8 months ago
@chessinfantry I hope you liked the recipe :)
dedemed 7 months ago
@dedemed The flour has gluten - is there another binding agent to use?
trainlinezoo 7 months ago
@trainlinezoo you can definitely use gluten free flour and it will work just as well :)
dedemed 7 months ago
IS THERE, PERHAPS, WRITTEN RECEIPT THAT BELONGS TO THIS VIDEO?
I CAN NOT UNDERSTAND CLEARLY ALL MENTIONED INGREDIENTS.
THX!
magensarah 8 months ago
@magensarah All of the ingredients are written out on my site and so are the directions :)
dedemed 8 months ago
just found your recipe for Falafel and can't wait to try it out for my husband who is Egyptian. Can't wait to make this in Egypt for my family . Thank you !!!!!
nadirajmohamed 8 months ago
@nadirajmohamed I'm sure they'll love it :)
dedemed 8 months ago
u killing me :( i want this now.
hqhosam1671 8 months ago
@hqhosam1671 I know, watching my videos makes me hungry when I'm to lazy to cook :)
dedemed 8 months ago
falafel + hummus + tebouleh + Houbus Adabi (pita bread) = awesome
Andydag904 8 months ago
@Andydag904 I agree :)
dedemed 8 months ago
how can I find the written recipe on your site?
'cause, I am not sure I understood all ingredients you mentioned...
magensarah 9 months ago
@magensarah just look up falafel and all of the ingredients and directions are written out :)
dedemed 8 months ago
Hi Dede,
Shukran for posting this video. I always wanted to learn to make from scratch and this video helped me alot! I apologize if this has been answered already, but what is the texture of the inside supposed to be? Bread-like a hushpuppie or soft like the dough from which it came? This batch didn't fall apart in the oil, but I cooked these on both sides for about 3 minutes and they were soft on the inside. Thanks in advance, and I can't wait to "attempt" your other recipes. Take care;)
liquidbutta18 9 months ago
@liquidbutta18 it shouldn't be wet but it shouldn't be hard either. I would suggest turning down the heat really low and letting the falafel cook a bit longer. It should be fluffy a a bit crumbly but not too wet.
dedemed 9 months ago
@dedemed Thank you for reply;)
liquidbutta18 9 months ago
Thnx Cool and informative recipe! I'll have to try this sometime.
GameLevelEditor 9 months ago
@GameLevelEditor thanks, it is so worth the while believe me :)
dedemed 9 months ago
They were awesome!!!
KittyKat461 9 months ago
@KittyKat461 thanks, so glad that you liked them :)
dedemed 9 months ago
LOVE your recipes!!!!! I'm Jewish and trying to get my Indian husband to try some Israeli dishes. Any suggestions? He like Shakshouka and the like.
ramblinjew 9 months ago
if i were you I would just make a bunch of your dishes and tell him to just taste them, i'm sure he can't resist once he smells them and how wonderful they are :)
dedemed 9 months ago
In your video the pop up box says to add 1 teaspoon baking soda and no mention of baking powder but on your website it says 2 teaspoons of baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. Which one should I follow? Also do I add both 15 minutes before I fry? Thanks a lot!
zeenio85 10 months ago
@zeenio85 follow my written recipe, yes you add both 15 minutes before frying :)
dedemed 9 months ago
Shukran, Looks great and I'll try your recipe, tomorrow. Thanks, Yitzchak
YitzySteigen 10 months ago
Great recipes! - WORST TITLES!!!! MUST CHANGE!!!!
hhhyr55l 10 months ago
@hhhyr55l i apologize with the title but it actually helps in the search ranking and helps for you and others to find all of my recipes easier :)
dedemed 10 months ago
Can this be baked instead of fried? I stay clear of frying anything.
johnbambammorgan 10 months ago
@johnbambammorgan yes you can definitely bake them at 450 degrees for about 20-25 minutes, I like to spray them with olive oil spray too :)
dedemed 10 months ago
can you please make a video recipe for deserts like Sahlab and malabi thankyou :)
sgtlias 11 months ago
@sgtlias will do :)
dedemed 10 months ago
@dedemed thankyou very much :)
sgtlias 10 months ago
can you bake these aswell? the other recipes I've seen for baked falafel usually call for soaking the beans overnight, and then boiling them...:) great channel
kapsanras 11 months ago
@kapsanras Yes you can definitely bake them, just do the recipe the same way, but instead of frying, place the falafel balls on a greased pan, place the falafel balls on the pan and then spray them or paint them with some olive oil, bake at 450 degrees for about 20 minutes :)
dedemed 10 months ago
hey dede i was following your recipe but the only thing i didn't have was cumin - i know curry has cumin in it so i put a little curry in and it tastes pretty good. Next time I'm going to the supermarket im going to pick up that cumin.
KhrisAbee 11 months ago
@KhrisAbee good job at improvising and I'm glad you liked the falafel :)
dedemed 10 months ago
awesome videos, quick question:
how long can thew mixture be kept in the fridge before cooking?
121212steve 11 months ago
@121212steve you can refrigerate it for up to 1 week before it goes bad, or freeze it for up to 30 days :)
dedemed 11 months ago
my falafels were cooked outside and raw on the inside? Why?
OurBestMusicChannel 11 months ago
@OurBestMusicChannel you may need to turn down the temperature of the oil in order for the inside to get cooked before the outside burns :)
dedemed 11 months ago
what is the fava beans in arabic please?
KJBIAP100 11 months ago
@KJBIAP100 foul
dedemed 11 months ago
Dede .. you are the best. The falafel came out outstanding. Keep up the good work. Camilia
celdidi207 1 year ago
@celdidi207 I am so happy that you like it, great job :)
dedemed 1 year ago
Dede,,, can u guys ship to Mexico? Ana Lubani.. but living here in sunny Mexico...
malikkaji 1 year ago
@malikkaji yes we can definitely ship to Mexico, we can ship all over the world :)
dedemed 1 year ago
the two spoons is a technic often seen in French cooking haha. this recipe was killer. Falafel is the original grandma recipe, you cant do it unless you learn it from your grandma, like chicken parm or rye bread. you are adorable, all i could look at was that necklace disappearing into your shirt. OMG,. so bouncy. great cook.
willfullyobscure 1 year ago
@willfullyobscure Yes it is a French cooking method and I love it! And yes the best recipes are from family :)
dedemed 1 year ago
can u substitute fava beans with something?
alexxx1836 1 year ago
@alexxx1836
dedemed 1 year ago
Love your vids! Can you substitute the cilantro with anything else?
freekristy 1 year ago
@freekristy well cilantro adds a lot of flavor but if you can't find cilantro then just add a bit more parsley :
dedemed 1 year ago
@Shyamalacruise wonderful!
dedemed 1 year ago
I am so glad i discovered you here on Youtube, while looking for Baba Ganoush recipe...
I visited Israel in October and fell in love with this dip. Also had the Falafel in Bethlehem ate them plain with lemon... Thanks for sharing your cooking passion with the rest of the world.!!!
EmilyArzola 1 year ago
@EmilyArzola wonderful, HAPPY COOKING! check out my site for all of the written recipes :)
dedemed 1 year ago
garlic, "the best ingredient in the world!" classic.
habibicomedy 1 year ago
@habibicomedy I agree :)
dedemed 1 year ago
garlic is the best!
lovely video,
thank you
tedosius 1 year ago
@tedosius thank you, i'm glad you enjoyed it :)
dedemed 1 year ago
Thank you so much for sharing this and all your other recipes! I can't wait to make this...I was about to go to the healthfood store tonight so I'll pick up my dried beans :-)
superterrificwrx 1 year ago
@superterrificwrx fabulous, let me know if you have any questions :)
dedemed 1 year ago
I used Chick peas and Washed Moong Lentil for the base mixture and Fresh coriendor instead of Palsley... added Green chopped Chilli and Rest I kept same as Receipe with an addition of Greek Yogurt in it... found the mould in an Egyptian Shop in Athens and the Flafel turned out to be pretty good... Actually I would rather say much better than the Local Egyptian Shop as far as the taste is concerned... and one more thing,,, I served it with Tzatziki (yogurt blended with Garlic paste, cucumber)TKS
daintgautam 1 year ago
@daintgautam wonderful, you did a great job, it sounds amazing.
I love my falafel with tzatziki sauce too :)
dedemed 1 year ago
Thanks dede .can u tell me what is fava beans .can it be omitted or no.
fantasie2live 1 year ago
@fantasie2live it can be omitted and you can use all chick peas instead.
fava beans are a little bit bigger than chick peas and they are white and oval.
dedemed 1 year ago
Amazing! The step by step really helped. All my vegan friends have been begging me to make falafel from scratch, and I was itching for it pretty badly - it came out so well! Restaurant quality, thanks to the spoon trick. Thanks!
LolaArmyBrat 1 year ago
@LolaArmyBrat you are so welcome, i am so glad you like it. check out my site for other vegan and vegetarian recipes. A lot of them can also be made vegan or vegetarian if need be :)
dedemed 1 year ago
Thanks Dede! I made them and they were amazingly yummy! One question, should I have cooked the garbanzo and fava beans? (I did take the outer layer of the fava beans off) What say you?
BoredomIsBoringTV 1 year ago
@BoredomIsBoringTV No you do not need to cook the beans first, they should be raw, see the written directions on my site :)
dedemed 1 year ago
@dedemed iv just gotta tell ya i fancied falafel today and bought some labelled as morrocan falafel from waitrose made by cauldron they were awful have you ever heard of putting cinnamen apricots ginger honey and vinegar in it. its advertised as authentic food its seriously crap
doh1959 1 year ago
@doh1959 try this recipe, it is the original and so tasty, i'm sure you'll love it :)
dedemed 1 year ago
@dedemed i have tried it its very gd i just couldnt believe the rubbish waitrose falafel its enough to give people the wrong impression of a great meal thanks for reply
doh1959 1 year ago
@BoredomIsBoringTV garbanzo beans ?? lol...
istiiizzz 1 year ago
@istiiizzz yes they are the same as chick peas.
dedemed 1 year ago
Love this recipe! I am wondering whether or not it'd be easier to just mold the falafel by hand next time instead of trying to use 2 spoons.
archimmes 1 year ago
@archimmes You can do it any way that is easiest for you :)
dedemed 1 year ago
your voice sounds like Mila Kunis
thesoused 1 year ago
@thesoused very interesting :)
dedemed 1 year ago
@Dedemed I just came from a restaurant and had fresh falafel. They were the best I've ever had. The outside was thin and crispy and the inside was crumbly but very moist so moist that you couldn't really stick it with a fork. Is that how it should be?
edwardmgee 1 year ago
@edwardmgee Yes that is correct, check out my site for this written recipe and you can make it at home :)
dedemed 1 year ago
hey, i really appreciate the homemade recipe, i plan to use it for a thanksgiving potluck! but i have no idea how to cook the sauces, do you have a link of a good recipe, or your own that you could share? thanks xx
lanekays 1 year ago
@lanekays yes, the tahini sauce recipe and the garlic sauce recipe are all written out on my site :)
dedemed 1 year ago
Thank you for all your hard work! Will be making it soon.
dalyadajani 1 year ago
thanks for the recipes!!!
toda raba chaverah!!
danpakoman 1 year ago
Sorry i just realized you answered that in the video. Thx.
dalyadajani 1 year ago
@dalyadajani no problem :)
dedemed 1 year ago
Hi Dede,
Can i use canned garbanzo beans? Thanks!
dalyadajani 1 year ago
@dalyadajani actually for this recipe you MUST use fresh beans, the canned ones have to much moisture and are to tender for falafel, it will turn into mush if you use canned ones :)
dedemed 1 year ago
@dalyadajani no, you must use fresh beans, if you use canned beans then it will turn into mush and will fall apart when you try to fry it :)
dedemed 1 year ago
you're hot
fattirevsbud 1 year ago
I'm wondering what this recipe would be like if the bread crumbs were omitted. I can not eat wheat.
davisj10 1 year ago
@davisj10 try replacing the bread crumbs with another type of non wheat cracker. You need to add something that absorbs and thickens. Try using rice crackers or rice flour :)
dedemed 1 year ago
@dedemed Made these without fava beans and bread crumbs. Added 1/4 cup of ground up pecans and a few Thai chilies and baked in an oven @ 250 for an hour. They turned out great and had a nice crisp outer layer. My boyfriend is a diabetic and can not have rice or wheat because it makes his glucose spike for an extended period of time. The mixture was a tad bit sticky but I was still able to make the paddies.
davisj10 1 year ago
@davisj10 this sounds amazing, wonderful job at improvising, I will definitely use your trick for anyone else who asks. HAPPY COOKING!
dedemed 1 year ago
You should include the recipe list on the youtube channel or add the link to your website in the info section so we could go straight to it. Also: should include the recipe for the dip/sauce! I cant understand what you called it and want to make it as well! :)
MsLibertyTX 1 year ago
@MsLibertyTX Hello, my website is written in the info section of every video and is all listed on my channel page. All of the sauces and written recipes are on my site :)
dedemed 1 year ago
How long can falafel stay edible ?
Nukefuzion 1 year ago
@Nukefuzion about 1 week :)
dedemed 1 year ago
mmmmmmmmm......falafel.
CanadaWild 1 year ago
Dang it! Now I have to go shopping again! Can't wait to try this with my girls
odbu812 1 year ago
@odbu812 believe me it will be well worth it :)
dedemed 1 year ago
made me hungry just watching...being in Texas, the spices are very familiar
jsTexas 1 year ago
@jsTexas wonderful then you can make this :)
dedemed 1 year ago
Ok I looked up the recipe on ur website and it included baking soda and baking powder. When do i add that i ddnt c it in the video..
scorpio1711 1 year ago
@scorpio1711 You are correct, i forgot to show when I added it in the video. But you should add it 15 minutes before frying :) You can actually make the falafel mix and refrigerate it minus the baking soda and baking powder and then just add that in when you're ready to fry :)
dedemed 1 year ago
My mouth is watering! I love falafel with tahini sauce. I'll try this.
TheRecoveringZombie 1 year ago
@TheRecoveringZombie definitely I promise