Falafel with Lemon-Herb Yogurt Sauce
Crispy and flavorful falafel made from ground chickpeas and herbs, served with a refreshing lemon-herb yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried Chickpeas
- 1/2 Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 0.5 tsp Coriander
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup Plain Yogurt
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1/4 cup Fresh Mint
- 1 clove Garlic
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Soak dried chickpeas in water for at least 12 hours or overnight.
- 2Drain and rinse the chickpeas. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Process until finely ground but not completely smooth.
- 3Form the mixture into small balls or patties.
- 4Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 175°C.
- 5Fry the falafel until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes per side.
- 6Prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing yogurt, lemon juice, minced mint, and minced garlic.
- 7Serve the falafel with the yogurt sauce.
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