Falafel Side With Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
Vegetarian meatballs (chickpeas) served with tzatziki sauce and calamata olives.
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Ingredients
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Falafel
Tzatziki Sauce
Serving
Method
Falafel Preparation
- 1
Prepare Chickpeas
If using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse them under cold water. If using cooked chickpeas, make sure they are well-drained.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, chopped parsley, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, baking powder, flour, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is well combined but still slightly chunky.
- 3
Shape Falafels
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up. Once chilled, shape the mixture into small balls or patties.
- 4
Fry Falafels
Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the falafel balls in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Tzatziki Sauce Preparation
- 5
Prepare Cucumber
Grate the cucumber and place it in a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out excess moisture.
- 6
Serving
- 7
Plate the Dish
Serve the warm falafel balls on a plate alongside a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce and kalamata olives.