Jul 14 2026
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Falafel Recipe

Inspired by Green Lemon
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Crispy falafel served with tahini sauce.

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Ingredients

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Falafel Ingredients

Tahini Sauce Ingredients

Method

Falafel Preparation

  1. 1

    Soak the Chickpeas

    Place the dried chickpeas in a bowl and cover with water. Allow them to soak for at least 8 hours or overnight.

  2. 2

    Make the Falafel Mixture

    Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is coarse but holds together.

  3. 3

    Add Flour

    Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the all-purpose flour until well combined. If the mixture feels too wet, add a bit more flour.

  4. 4

    Chill the Mixture

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to help the mixture firm up.

  5. 5

    Shape the Falafel

    Once chilled, scoop out portions of the mixture and form them into small balls or patties, about 1.5 inches in diameter.

  6. 6

    Fry the Falafel

    In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Carefully place the falafel balls into the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Tahini Sauce Preparation

  1. 7

    Mix the Sauce

    In a bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, water, and salt until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more water if necessary, and taste for seasoning.

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