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Waffled Falafels and Vegetables Recipe

Mediterranean · High Protein Vegetarian · 55 min · 3 servings

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For the soul.

55 mins
~₹120 /serving

Key Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup kabuli chana (white chickpeas) - soaked overnight
  • 1/2 cup kabuli chana (white chickpeas) - soaked overnight and cooked until tender
  • 1 onion - finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic - finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons parsley leaves - chopped
  • + 24 more ingredients — see full list below ↓
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35 mins
~₹350 total

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How to Make Waffled Falafels and Vegetables Recipe at Home

Ingredients (29 items)

  • kabuli chana (white chickpeas) - soaked overnight1/2 cup
  • kabuli chana (white chickpeas) - soaked overnight and cooked until tender1/2 cup
  • onion - finely diced1
  • cloves garlic - finely minced2
  • tablespoons parsley leaves - chopped2
  • tablespoons coriander (dhania) leaves - chopped2
  • cumin powder (jeera)1/2 teaspoon
  • coriander powder (dhania)1 teaspoon
  • lemon juice1 tablespoon
  • dry red chillies - or 1/ chilli powder2 teaspoon
  • whole black peppercorns - freshly ground1/2 teaspoon
  • sun dried tomatoes - soaked in hot water for 10 minutes8
  • salt - to taste
  • cauliflower (gobi) - cleaned and cut into florets1
  • kaddu (parangikai/ pumpkin) - diced into1 inch pieces2 cups
  • red onion - halved and coarsely sliced1
  • green olives - a few
  • beetroot - diced and blanched1/4 cup
  • mooli/ mullangi (radish) - a few thinly sliced
  • lettuce leaves - as required
  • extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon
  • lemon juice1 tablespoon
  • black pepper powder - to taste
  • salt - to taste
  • tahini1 tablespoon
  • garlic1/2
  • teaspoons lemon juice2
  • black pepper powder - to taste
  • salt - to taste
Prep Time10 min
Cook Time45 min
Total Time55 min
Servings3
CourseDinner
CuisineMediterranean
DietHigh Protein Vegetarian
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Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    To cook the Waffled Falafel and Vegetables Recipe, bring all the ingredients together and keep them ready

  2. 2

    Roast Cauliflower and Pumpkin in a 200 degree preheated oven for 20 mins or until roasted (flip once in between)

  3. 3

    Mix Salad leaves, onions, radish, olives, beets and set aside

  4. 4

    Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt and cracked pepper using a fork in a small bowl and drizzle on the salad just before serving

  5. 5

    In a small bowl add Tahini, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper

  6. 6

    Whisk until the mixture is homogeneous

  7. 7

    Squeeze out the excess water from the sundried tomatoes in hot water (Skip this step if using lemon juice instead)

  8. 8

    In a food processor, add overnight soaked chickpeas along with soaked and cooked chickpeas, prepared sun-dried tomatoes (or lemon juice), cumin powder, coriander powder, red chillies (or chilli powder), salt, lemon juice, pepper and process into a coarse mixture

  9. 9

    To this mixture add the chopped coriander, parsley, chopped onion and minced garlic and gently bring everything together

  10. 10

    Set this mixture aside for half an hour so that the chickpeas soak in all the flavours

  11. 11

    Now heat the greased waffle iron and make a ball (slightly bigger than a lemon) from the prepared chickpea mixture and press to make the waffled falafel

  12. 12

    Plate the waffle with roast vegetable salad and sauce dressing (Tahini dressing can be substituted with beaten yoghurt)

  13. 13

    Serve this Waffled Falafel and Vegetables with a lemon wedge for an added tang

  14. 14

    Serve Waffled Falafels and Vegetables along with Mediterranean Cucumber Salad for a weekend dinner

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Frequently Asked Questions about Falafel

What is Falafel?+
Waffled Falafels and Vegetables Recipe is a high protein vegetarian Mediterranean dinner dish made with kabuli chana (white chickpeas) - soaked overnight, kabuli chana (white chickpeas) - soaked overnight and cooked until tender, onion - finely diced, cloves garlic - finely minced, and more. It takes about 55 min to prepare and serves 3.
How long does it take to cook Falafel?+
Waffled Falafels and Vegetables Recipe takes 55 min in total — 10 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking. If you prefer not to cook, you can order it via Zomato or Swiggy in about 30–45 minutes.
What ingredients do I need for Falafel?+
Waffled Falafels and Vegetables Recipe requires 29 ingredients including kabuli chana (white chickpeas) - soaked overnight, kabuli chana (white chickpeas) - soaked overnight and cooked until tender, onion - finely diced, cloves garlic - finely minced, tablespoons parsley leaves - chopped, and 24 more. The full ingredient list with quantities is on this page.
Is Falafel easy to make at home?+
Yes! Waffled Falafels and Vegetables Recipe can be made at home in 55 min following the 14 steps on this page. The full recipe with exact quantities and step-by-step instructions is available above and on the What2Eat recipe page.
Can I order Falafel online?+
Yes! You can order Falafel from Zomato or Swiggy. Search for "Falafel" on either app to find restaurants near you. Delivery typically takes 30–45 minutes depending on your location.