Jul 14 2026
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Falafel Recipe

Inspired by Petra Cafe
Time1h
Serves4

Falafel crumbled into a bed of hummus & topped with veggies and tahini sauce

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Ingredients

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Falafel

Hummus

Toppings

Method

Falafel Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chickpeas

    Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water. Make sure they are well-drained before using.

  2. 2

    Blend the Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, flour, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped but not completely smooth.

  3. 3

    Form the Falafel

    Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls or patties (about 1.5 inches in diameter). Place them on a plate.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep skillet or pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).

  5. 5

    Fry the Falafel

    Carefully drop the falafel balls into the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Hummus Preparation

  1. 6

    Blend the Hummus Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine the canned chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and water. Blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a bit more water until you reach desired consistency.

  2. 7

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning with salt or lemon juice as needed.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Prepare the Toppings

    Dice the tomato, cucumber, and red onion into small pieces.

  2. 9

    Assemble the Dish

    Spread a generous layer of hummus on a serving plate. Crumble the fried falafel on top. Add the diced vegetables and drizzle with tahini sauce to finish.

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