Falafel Shawarma Recipe
Falafel Shawarma is a Middle Eastern dish consisting of spiced chickpea patties (falafel) served in pita bread with various toppings and sauces. This version combines the flavors of falafel with the techniques of shawarma, typically resulting in a crispy, flavorful filling wrapped in soft pita. Here's how to make it at home.
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Ingredients
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Falafel and Shawarma Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Chickpeas
Soak the dried chickpeas in water overnight. Drain and rinse before use.
- 2
Make the Falafel Mixture
In a food processor, combine soaked chickpeas, garlic, onion, parsley, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until a coarse mixture forms.
- 3
Form the Falafel Balls
Shape the mixture into small balls or patties. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
- 5
Assemble the Shawarma
Warm the pita bread, then fill each with falafel, tahini sauce, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles, and lettuce.
- 6
Serve
Wrap the pita and enjoy your delicious falafel shawarma!
