These crispy and flavorful Falafel balls are a delicious vegan street food, popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. Made wit ...

Traditional falafel is made with chickpeas. However, you can experiment with other types of beans like fava beans. The flavor and texture may be slightly different, but still enjoyable.

The exact origin of falafel is unknown, but the deep-fried balls of ground chickpeas (and sometimes fava beans) are held dear by a large chunk of the Middle East, including Syria, Israel, Palestine, ...