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
Place the dried chickpeas in a bowl and cover them with water. Soak them overnight or for at least 8 hours.
- 2
- 3
Add Flour
Add the flour to the mixture and pulse a few more times to combine. The mixture should hold together when formed into a ball.
- 4
Chill Mixture
Cover the falafel mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to help it firm up.
- 5
Heat Oil
In a deep pan or fryer, heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Form Falafel Balls
Using your hands, form the falafel mixture into small balls or patties, about 1-2 inches in diameter.
- 7
Fry Falafel
Carefully drop the falafel balls into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- 8
Drain
Using a slotted spoon, remove the falafel from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Tahini Sauce Preparation
- 9
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, water, and salt.
- 10
Whisk Together
Whisk the ingredients together until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water until the desired consistency is reached.
