Falafel Platter

Name: Falafel Platter
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 cup dried chickpeas; 0.5 medium onion; 0.5 cup fresh parsley; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro; 2 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon cumin; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 2 tablespoons flour; 3 cups for frying vegetable oil; 4 pieces pita bread; 0.25 cup tahini; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Crispy fried chickpea fritters served with fresh accompaniments like warm pita and creamy tahini sauce.

Middle Eastern⏱ 50 min⚠ Contains 3 allergen(s)

Ingredients

Dried chickpeas1 cup
Onion0.5 medium
Parsley0.5 cup fresh
Cilantro0.25 cup fresh
Garlic2 cloves
Cumin1 teaspoon
Baking soda0.5 teaspoon
Flour2 tablespoons
Vegetable oil3 cups for frying
Pita bread4 pieces
Tahini0.25 cup
Lemon juice2 tablespoons

Steps

1Soak dried chickpeas overnight, then drain thoroughly.
2Combine soaked chickpeas, onion, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, baking soda, and flour in a food processor, blending until finely chopped but not a paste.
3Form the mixture into small balls or patties.
4Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
5Carefully fry falafel in batches for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
6Whisk tahini with lemon juice and a little water to create a sauce.
7Serve hot falafel with warm pita bread and tahini sauce.