Falafel with Tahini Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried chickpeas
• 1/2 medium Onion
• 1/4 cup Parsley
• 1/4 cup Cilantro
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups Vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup Tahini
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Water

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Soak dried chickpeas in water for at least 24 hours.
2. 2Drain the chickpeas and place them in a food processor.
3. 3Add onion, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, and salt.
4. 4Process until finely ground but not completely smooth.
5. 5Form the mixture into small balls or patties.
6. 6Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 175°C.
7. 7Fry the falafel for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
8. 8In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, and water to make the tahini sauce.
9. 9Serve the falafel hot with tahini sauce.

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