Homemade Falafel

Experience the delightful flavors of the Middle East with this homemade falafel recipe. Crunchy on the outside yet wonderfully fluffy within, these falafel are perfectly complemented by a creamy tahini sauce. Whether enjoyed on their own, in a pita, or atop a salad, they promise to transport your tastebuds straight to a vibrant Middle Eastern market.

Ingredients

Falafel:
🫘 2 cups Garbanzo beans (soaked overnight)
🧅 1 Onion
🧄 4 cloves of Garlic
🌿 2 cups of Parsley
🧂 2 teaspoons of Salt (or to taste)
🌶️ 1 teaspoon of Black Pepper
🌿 1 teaspoon of Cumin
🌿 1 teaspoon of Coriander
🧪 1/2 teaspoon of Baking Soda
🌾 2 tablespoons of Flour

Tahini Sauce:
🥛 2 tablespoons of Plain Yogurt
🍈 2 tablespoons of Tahini
🍋 1 tablespoon of Lemon Juice
🫒 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil
💧 1 tablespoon of Water
🧂 Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1- Prepare the Falafel Mixture:

Drain the soaked garbanzo beans thoroughly. In a food processor, combine the garbanzo beans, onion, garlic, and parsley. Pulse until you achieve a coarse mixture.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Add flour, baking soda, salt, pepper, cumin, and coriander. Mix well to form a dough-like consistency.
Optionally, chill the mixture in the fridge for 20-30 minutes for firmer falafel.

2- Form the Falafel:

Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat.
Using a tablespoon or your hands, shape portions of the mixture into balls or patties. Be gentle to keep the mix airy.

3- Fry the Falafel:

Carefully place the formed falafel into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes per side.
Remove from oil and place on a paper towel-lined tray to drain excess oil.

4- Make the Tahini Sauce:

In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and water. Stir until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust ingredients to your preference.

5- Serve:

Serve the falafel hot with tahini sauce on the side or drizzled over the top. Enjoy as is, in a pita, or over a salad.

Prep Time: 20 minutes (excluding bean soaking)
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: Approximately 350
Nutritional Information (per serving): Proteins: 12g, Fats: 14g, Carbohydrates: 45g
Equipment Needed: Food processor, frying pot, mixing bowl

Cooking Tips

If your falafel mixture seems too wet, add a bit more flour until the consistency is just right.
For an extra crunch, try rolling the formed falafel in sesame seeds before frying.
Adjust the spices to suit your personal taste preferences.

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Homemade Falafel with Tahini Sauce