Falafel Recipe
Pita full of ground chickpea balls with lettuce, pickle, vegetables, and tahini.
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Ingredients
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Falafel Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Soak Chickpeas
Soak dried chickpeas in water overnight. Drain and rinse before use.
- 2
Make Falafel Mixture
In a food processor, combine soaked chickpeas, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until a coarse mixture forms, but do not puree.
- 3
Shape Falafel
Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls or patties, about the size of a golf ball.
- 4
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.
- 5
Fry Falafel
Carefully place falafel balls into the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Assemble Pitas
Warm pita breads slightly, then cut them open to form pockets. Fill each with fried falafel, lettuce, pickles, diced tomatoes, diced cucumbers, and drizzle with tahini.
