Falafel Gyros Recipe
A delicious vegetarian delicacy made from a mixture of chic peas, exotic herbs and spices. Served on a freshly cooked pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, red onions and topped with our famous tzatziki sauce.
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Ingredients
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Falafel Mixture
Gyro Assembly
Method
Falafel Preparation
- 1
Prepare Chickpeas
If using dried chickpeas, soak them in water overnight. If using canned, rinse and drain well.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the mixture is coarse and well-combined.
- 3
Add Flour
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the flour. Mix until it holds together. If too dry, add a little water.
- 4
Chill Mixture
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- 5
Form Balls
Take small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls or patties, about the size of a golf ball.
Cooking Falafel
- 6
Heat Oil
In a deep fryer or large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 7
Fry Falafel
Carefully drop the falafel balls into the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- 8
Drain Excess Oil
Remove the falafel from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Gyro Assembly
- 9
Prepare Pita
Warm the pita bread in a skillet or oven until soft and pliable.
- 10
Assemble Gyros
Place a few falafel balls on each pita, then top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced red onions, and a generous amount of tzatziki sauce.
- 11
Serve
Fold the pita over and serve immediately while warm. Enjoy!