Falafel Recipe

Diabetics need to chose their food wisely.  In doing so, they need to follow certain rules.  A vegan dish with less oil can be a good option at any time and this is the reason why we have chosen a beautiful vegan recipe for study today - Falafel.

What is falafel?

Falafel is a Middle Eastern dish much popular among vegans and vegetarians. It is actually a deep-fried patties made from a combination of chickpeas, onions, herbs spices, and dough.

 Are falafels good for diabetics?

Falafel has a good amount of micronutrients plus it is a good source of protein and fiber. This helps in curbing one's appetite, lowers one's risk of chronic disease, and supports healthy blood sugar. All these qualities put Falafel in the diabetes-friendly category.

What is traditionally served with Falafel?

Falafel is commonly served in a flatbread or pita pocket. 

Recipe Features 

FFD highly recommends a no grain breakfast.  Hence Falafel automatically gains a good position in the breakfast category for diabetics.  Plus FFD suggests shallow frying of Falafel instead of deep-frying in the original recipe.  Goodness of chickpeas, herbs, onions, spices all makes this recipe friendly for diabetics.

Here is the easy Falafel recipe in FFD style for you.

Falafel Ingredients

• 1 ¼ Cups Chickpeas / Kabuli Chana 
  
  
• ½ Cup Onion Chopped
  
  
• 1½ Tsp Cumin / Jeera
  
  
• 4 Garlic Cloves
  
  
• ¼ Cup Parsley Chopped 
  
  
• ¼ tsp Pepper Powder
  
  
• ¼ tsp Red Chilli Powder
  
  
• 2 Tbsp Oil
  
  
• Salt to Taste

How to make Falafel Recipe?

• Wash and soak chickpeas overnight.
  
  
• Discard the water and rinse them well.
  
  
• Drain them.
  
  
• Coarsely grind together chickpeas, cumin, pepper, chili powder, salt, onion, garlic, parsley.
  
  
• Add salt.
  
  
• Make small balls, flatten them, and shallow fry with a little oil.
  
  
• You can also make them in an appe pan with a drop of oil.

Serving suggestion 

Serve hot with salad and sprouts for breakfast. 

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FAQs

1. What is Falafel made of?

Falafel is typically made from ground chickpeas mixed with cumin, pepper, chili powder, salt, onion, garlic, parsley, salt  then Make small balls, flatten them, and shallow fry with a little oil.

Is falafel good for diabetics?

Yes. Falafel automatically gains a good position in the breakfast category for diabetics. Plus FFD suggests shallow frying of Falafel instead of deep-frying in the original recipe. Goodness of chickpeas, herbs, onions, spices all makes this recipe friendly for diabetics.

What ingredient are typically used in falafel?

Common spices in falafel include Kabuli Chana, Onion cumin, coriander, garlic, and parsley, Pepper Powder, Red Chilli Powder, oil and salt to tast which give them their distinctive flavor. 

Are falafels healthy?

Yes, falafels can be healthy! They are high in protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, especially when made from whole ingredients.

Looking for other healthy Diabetes-friendly Recipes? Try these:

1. Tomato Soup Recipe

2. Cabbage Vadi Recipe