Falafel Spice Mix

Falafel Spice Mix

Falafel is a fried, ball-shaped food product. It’s popular in many Middle Eastern countries due to its good nutritional value, delicious taste, plant-based nature, and affordability. Made from soaked ground chickpeas blended with aromatic herbs and special spices, falafel is served with various sauces as a sandwich or satisfying meal. This product is gluten-free, making it widely accessible and increasingly important for many diets. Considering the nutritional profile of chickpeas, serving falafel alongside salads, vegetables, or pickles creates a wholesome, complete, and low-cost dish.

Different countries prepare falafel using various recipes and spices. Lebanese and Egyptian falafel are the most famous types. In Iran, southern-style falafel (especially from Abadan in Khuzestan province) is quite popular.

The basic ingredients for making falafel include soaked chickpeas, potatoes, onions, garlic, and a touch of aromatic herbs. However, the distinctive taste of falafel across regions and cooking styles largely depends on the spice blend, which plays a key role.

Composition of Falafel Spice Mix

Falafel spice from the “Keshavand” brand is one of the top blends available in the local market. Its superiority comes from fresh, milled base spices, high-quality raw ingredients, precise grinding, all-natural components free from chemical flavor additives, and a carefully balanced formulation tested through trial cooking.

The dominant ingredient in this spice mix is mango powder. Mango adds a gentle, tropical aroma and a unique, pleasant flavor. It also improves the texture and crispiness of falafel, making it easier to mold and fry. Other ingredients include turmeric, red pepper powders, black pepper, garlic, onion, ginger, cumin, golpar (Persian hogweed), paprika, nutmeg root, sumac, and cinnamon. It’s considered one of the most complete falafel spice blends in Iran due to the addition of coarsely dried aromatic herbs like parsley and dill, which lend extra freshness. The taste of southern-style falafel is perfected with noticeable warmth, and the inclusion of white sesame gives a unique touch — enhancing nutritional value, texture, and flavor.

Instructions for Use

• Add 20–25 grams of the falafel spice mix per 1 kilogram of falafel dough (made from ground chickpeas, onion, garlic, potato, a bit of breadcrumbs, and extra chickpeas).
• Like other Keshavand spice blends, salt content is moderate and blood pressure–friendly. You may add extra salt depending on your taste.
• For optimal flavor, let the falafel dough rest in the fridge with the spice mix for a minimum of 2 and up to 8 hours.
• The spiced dough can be frozen for later use.
• To achieve the best texture and crispiness, this spice mix is designed to enhance the dough and prevent sogginess or undercooking.

Why Choose Falafel Spice

This blend is made from the best base spices, carefully milled to prevent bitterness and preserve flavor, aroma, and texture. The inclusion of aromatic herbs in coarse form adds a fresh visual appeal. Its natural texture-enhancing component guarantees quality falafel output. A standout feature is the balance of peppers — chosen and combined to deliver a pleasant kick without harshness or irritation.

Due to its mango powder content, this spice blend can also be used to prepare mango sauce based on recommended recipes. It’s suitable not only for falafel but also for any fried dish with tropical flavor notes or southern taste preferences.

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