Falafel mix

[mschiavone]

I've never tried making falafel at home, and am not brave enough to try it from scratch. Could anyone please recommend a brand of falafel mix that is tasty? Does NOT need to be vegan.
Thanks for your time.

[Bonoluvr]

I used the Fantastic Foods one a long time ago, I remember it was pretty good, I am the only one in the house who will eat it, so I rarely make it anymore, I just get it out.

[carried]

I like the Fantastic Foods brand, its very easy.

[SotallyTober]

I grab the bulk falafel from the health food store. All I do is add water, wait 10 minutes for it to absord, and them I make patties. They are much more easier to handle than the balls in my opinion. I like putting them on whole when pitas with hummus, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and peppers.

[*AJ*]

I like the Fantastic Foods brand too ... but prepared they way they suggest, it can get pretty loaded with fat - you're frying them in olive oil essentially ... I like the idea of patties ... I would think you could cook those without bathing the whole thing in a pan of oil ....

[MrFalafel]

Making falafel from scratch is actually very easy once find a good recipe and you make it once or twice. I used to be scared of making falafel from scratch too but once I started making it myself I stopped using the falafel mix as the stuff you make yourself is 10x tastier and cheaper than the box stuff.

[IamJen]

Mr. F...do you make it with whole chickpeas or with chickpea flour?