Falafel Side Recipe
Falafel, Tzatziki Sauce, & Pita Bread
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Ingredients
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Falafel
Tzatziki Sauce
Pita Bread
Method
Falafel
- 1
Soak Chickpeas
Place the dried chickpeas in a bowl and cover with water. Let them soak overnight (about 8 hours) until they have doubled in size.
- 2
- 3
Form Falafel Balls
Add flour to the mixture and pulse a few more times to combine. Using your hands, form small balls (about 1-2 inches in diameter) and place them on a baking sheet.
- 4
Fry Falafel
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry falafel balls in batches until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Tzatziki Sauce
- 5
- 6
Chill Sauce
Cover the tzatziki sauce and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Pita Bread
- 7
Prepare Dough
In a bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, and knead until a soft dough forms.
- 8
Let Dough Rise
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- 9
Shape Pitas
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and then flatten into circles about 1/4 inch thick.
- 10
Bake Pitas
Place the flattened dough on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes or until puffed and lightly golden. Remove from oven and cover with a towel to keep warm.