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Shakahari falafel
  • Serving Size 1 Small Piece (30 g)
  • Calories131.6 kcal
  • Carbs10.8 g (43.3 kcal)
  • Protein2.8 g (11.1 kcal)
  • Fats8.6 g (77.2 kcal)

Shakahari falafel recipe

Chickpeas is loaded with nutrients such as protein, fiber and carbohydrates. It is beneficial in boosting immune system.Falafel is an easy-to-make Mediterranean recipe which is loved by people of all age groups. A protein rich recipe, it can be served both as a snack and as a complete platter for lunch or dinner accompanied with pita bread and salad.

Cooking time: 60 minutes

Serves: 13 persons

Ingredients
Sesame seeds
1 Table Spoon
Sunflower oil
100 Milliliter
Refined wheat flour
50 Grams
Coriander leaves
30 Grams
Garlic small clove
5 Grams
Ginger fresh
2 Grams
Onion small
50 Grams
Salt
2 Grams
Cumin powder
0.5 Tea Spoon
Black pepper powder
0.25 Tea Spoon
Coriander powder
0.5 Tea Spoon
Chickpeas
100 Grams
Bread crumbs
50 Grams
Instructions
1
Boil and mash the chickpeas
Soak the chickpeas overnight or for 8-10 hours. Once done, boil the soaked chickpeas for about 10 minutes. Then simmer for an hour. Once done, mash the boiled chickpeas and mix the onion, garlic, ginger, sesame seed paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, flour, salt, pepper.
2
Blend the ingredients
Blend these ingredients in a blender. Add bread crumbs to hold the mixture and to soak any extra moisture. Then add the coriander and mix. Make small balls of the mixture and slightly flatten them using your palms.
3
Deep fry the falafel and serve hot
Then heat oil in pan over medium flame. Once the oil is sufficiently hot, fry the balls until crisp and golden brown in color. Once done, drain the excess oil and transfer it to a plate. Serve with pitas, bread . Garnish with coriander leaves.
Nutrition Label

Shakahari falafel

  • Serving Size1 Small Piece (30 g)
  • Calories131.6 kcal
  • Carbs10.8 g
  • Fiber1.5 g
  • Sugar1.1 g
  • Protein2.8 g
  • Fat8.6 g
  • Saturated fat0.9 g
  • Mono unsaturated fat1.8 g
  • Poly unsaturated fat5.3 g
  • Cholesterol0.0 mg
  • Sodium94.0 mg

Also Known As

Glycemic Index

47 Low
Low
Medium
High

Low glycemic impact due to fat slowing carbohydrate absorption.

How to flatten the spike

  • Add a protein source like dal, paneer, or yogurt
  • Take a short walk after eating to help regulate blood sugar

Compare & Substitute

NutrientShakahari falafelChickpea coriander soupChotpotar Chhola Dhoniya SoupKadalakkaara Malli Soup
Calories131.6 kcal101.9 kcal101.9 kcal101.9 kcal
Carbs10.8 g9.4 g9.4 g9.4 g
Protein2.8 g3.2 g3.2 g3.2 g
Fat8.6 g5.7 g5.7 g5.7 g
Fiber1.5 g2.9 g2.9 g2.9 g
Sugar1.1 g2.1 g2.1 g2.1 g
Sodium94 mg327.9 mg327.9 mg327.9 mg
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg0 mg0 mg

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