Falafel Plate Recipe
Four deep-fried fritters made from a mixture of chick-peas, fresh herbs and spices. Served with a bowl of hummus, a side of taziki sauce and pita.
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Ingredients
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Falafel Fritters
Hummus
Tzatziki Sauce
Serving
Method
Falafel Fritters
- 1
Prepare the Falafel Mixture
In a food processor, combine the canned chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is coarse but well combined.
- 2
Form the Fritters
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the flour until well combined. Form the mixture into small patties or balls, about the size of a golf ball, and place them on a tray.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).
- 4
Fry the Falafel
Carefully add the falafel patties to the hot oil, frying them in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Hummus
- 5
Blend the Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the canned chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting the consistency with more water if necessary.
- 6
Serve
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with a sprinkle of paprika or cumin if desired.
Tzatziki Sauce
- 7
- 8
Serving
- 9
Plate the Dish
Serve the fried falafel fritters on a plate with a side of hummus, tzatziki sauce, and warm pita bread for dipping.