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Ingredients
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Falafel Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Falafel Preparation
- 1
Prepare Chickpeas
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly. Place them in a food processor.
- 2
- 3
Chill the Mixture
Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help firm it up.
Cooking Falafel
- 4
Form Balls
Once chilled, take small portions of the mixture and form them into balls or patties.
- 5
Heat Oil
In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot (around 350°F or 175°C).
- 6
Fry Falafel
Carefully place the formed falafel into the hot oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Drain Excess Oil
Using a slotted spoon, remove the falafel and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serving
- 8
Prepare Serving Plate
On a serving platter, arrange the pita bread, hummus, diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, shredded lettuce, and tahini sauce.
- 9
Serve Falafel
Serve the crispy falafel warm alongside the prepared platter, allowing guests to build their own wraps with the ingredients.