Vida Recetas Editorial
Discover how to prepare delicious chickpea croquettes, also known as falafel, served with a refreshing yogurt sauce made with kefir. This easy and healthy recipe is perfect as an appetizer, starter, or light main course. Chickpea croquettes are a flavorful and textured vegetarian option, ideal for the whole family. Originating from Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, these croquettes have become a classic that you can customize with your favorite spices.
The preparation is very simple: just soak chickpeas overnight, then mix them with onion, garlic, carrot, cilantro, and spices like cumin. Blend everything, form small balls, and fry them in very hot oil. The result: golden and delicious croquettes that pair perfectly with the yogurt sauce. Give them a try and impress your guests with this flavorful and traditional bite.
Cook
45 min
Servings
8
The first thing is to prepare the yogurt sauce so that the flavors are impregnated. Crush or chop the garlic and mint, add it to the yogurt together with the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
For the croquettes... Drain the chickpeas. Chop crushed onion, coriander, garlic, carrot and garlic+cumin. Grind everything together (minipymer or 123), season with salt and pepper.
Correct consistency with white flour if it doesn't take shape. Make a ball with your hands and crush it.
Fry in very hot oil (so that they are not passed in oil) and leave for a few minutes on absorbent paper.
Plate and enjoy
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is minutes and the cooking time is 45 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 8 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
