Chickpea-Cauliflower Falafels with Dill (No Onion Garlic)
🏠 Cuisine: Indian 👥 Servings: 4
Discover the secret to soft, crispy, and flavorful falafels with a healthy twist! These Chickpea-Cauliflower Falafels with fresh dill are protein-packed, gluten-free, shallow-fried, and made without onion or garlic. Perfect for lunchboxes, wraps, or a light dinner, they’re an easy-to-make snack using just a few pantry staples.
Instructions
- Soak dry chickpeas overnight for 10-12 hours, then boil them until they are soft.
- Blanch cauliflower florets in hot water for 2-3 minutes, then drain them well.
- In a food processor, combine the blanched cauliflower, boiled chickpeas, chopped green chilies, and finely chopped dill leaves. Pulse coarsely until the mixture is well combined but still has some texture.
- Transfer the pulsed mixture to a bowl. Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt to taste. Mix everything thoroughly.
- In a separate small bowl, prepare a slurry by mixing rice flour and chickpea flour (besan) with a small amount of water until smooth.
- Add the prepared slurry to the chickpea-cauliflower mixture and combine well to form a soft, pliable dough.
- Lightly grease your hands with oil and shape the dough into small cutlets or traditional falafel patties.
- Heat oil in a shallow pan over medium heat. Carefully place the shaped falafels in the hot oil and shallow fry until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Serve the falafels hot with your favorite yogurt dip, chutney, or incorporate them into wraps and bowls for a complete meal.











