Jul 14 2026
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Falafel Platter Recipe

Inspired by Maiwand Grill
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Indulge in a platter featuring falafel, hummus, Afghan salad, Kabuli rice, and tandoori naan, with tahini sauce served on the side.

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Ingredients

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Falafel

Hummus

Afghan Salad

Kabuli Rice

Tandoori Naan

Tahini Sauce

Method

Falafel

  1. 1

    Soak Chickpeas

    In a large bowl, cover dried chickpeas with water and let soak overnight. Drain and rinse before using.

  2. 2

    Prepare Falafel Mixture

    In a food processor, combine soaked chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Blend until a coarse mixture forms.

  3. 3

    Form Falafel Balls

    Form the mixture into small balls or patties using your hands.

  4. 4

    Fry Falafel

    In a deep skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry falafel balls in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Hummus

  1. 5

    Blend Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine cooked chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy.

  2. 6

    Adjust Consistency

    If the hummus is too thick, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Afghan Salad

  1. 7

    Mix Salad Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to combine.

Kabuli Rice

  1. 8

    Rinse Rice

    Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain.

  2. 9

    Cook Rice

    In a pot, combine rinsed rice, water, salt, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

  3. 10

    Add Vegetables

    In a small pan, sauté julienned carrot and raisins in a little oil until tender. Stir into cooked rice along with slivered almonds.

Tandoori Naan

  1. 11

    Prepare Dough

    In a bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yogurt, oil, and yeast mixture. Knead until smooth.

  2. 12

    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.

  3. 13

    Shape Naan

    Divide the risen dough into equal portions. Roll each portion into an oval shape.

  4. 14

    Cook Naan

    Heat a skillet or tandoor over high heat. Cook each naan for 1-2 minutes on each side until puffed and golden.

Tahini Sauce

  1. 15

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a small bowl, combine tahini, lemon juice, water, and salt. Whisk until smooth. Adjust water to reach desired consistency.

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