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Ingredients
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Falafel
Tzatziki Sauce
Method
Falafel
- 1
Soak the Chickpeas
In a large bowl, cover 1 cup of dried chickpeas with water and let them soak overnight (8 hours).
- 2
Prepare the Mixture
Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and baking powder. Pulse until the mixture is coarse but holds together.
- 3
Form the Falafel Balls
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the flour gradually until the mixture can hold its shape. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls or patties.
- 4
- 5
Fry the Falafel
Carefully drop the falafel balls into the hot oil, frying in batches for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Tzatziki Sauce
- 6
Prepare the Cucumber
Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- 7
- 8
Chill the Sauce
Cover the tzatziki sauce and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
