Falafel with Tahini Sauce and Pita Bread
Crispy falafel balls served with creamy tahini sauce and warm pita bread. A classic Middle Eastern vegetarian dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried Chickpeas
- 1/2 medium Onion
- 1/2 cup Fresh Parsley
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup Tahini
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Warm Water
- 4 pieces Pita Bread
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Soak dried chickpeas in water overnight (or for at least 8 hours).
- 2Drain and rinse the chickpeas. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- 3Process until the mixture is finely ground but still slightly coarse.
- 4Shape the mixture into small balls.
- 5Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Carefully drop the falafel balls into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 6Remove the falafel with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 7Prepare the tahini sauce by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and warm water in a small bowl. Add more water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- 8Serve the falafel with tahini sauce and warm pita bread.
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