Falafel Recipe
Crispy chickpea balls served with tahini sauce.
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Ingredients
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Falafel Ingredients
Tahini Sauce Ingredients
Method
Falafel Preparation
- 1
Soak Chickpeas
Soak the dried chickpeas in water overnight or for at least 8 hours. They should double in size.
- 2
Make Falafel Mixture
After soaking, drain the chickpeas and place them in a food processor. Add the onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely blended but not pureed.
- 3
Add Flour
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the flour. Mix until well combined. The mixture should hold together; if too wet, add a little more flour.
- 4
Shape Falafel
With wet hands, shape the mixture into small balls or patties, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- 5
Heat Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.
- 6
Fry Falafel
Fry the falafel balls in batches for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Tahini Sauce Preparation
- 7
Make Tahini Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the tahini, water, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt. Whisk until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water to reach your desired consistency.