Looking for something new and delicious to try this summer? Falafel is a delicious dish that is easy to make and has flavors perfect for the summer season.
Ingredients
For the Falafels
- 15 oz. can of chickpeas, drained
- 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 shallot, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For Yogurt Sauce
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp. freshly chopped dill
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
For Tahini Sauce
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. warm water
- Kosher salt
For Serving
- Pitas
- Chopped lettuce
- Halved cherry tomatoes
- Thinly sliced cucumbers
Directions
- In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine chickpeas, garlic, shallot, parsley, cumin, coriander, and flour and season with salt and pepper. Blend until mixture resembles a thick paste.
- Form mixture into falafel balls about 2″ in diameter.
- In a pot, heat 1” vegetable oil until a drop of water added to the oil sizzles and pops.
- Fry falafels until golden, then transfer to a paper towel–lined plate and season immediately with salt.
- To make yogurt sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, oil, and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
- To make tahini sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and warm water. Season with salt. (If you prefer a thinner sauce, whisk in more warm water 1 tablespoon at a time.)
- Serve falafels in pita with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber and drizzle with either sauce.
Serves: 4
Total Time: 30 minutes
Original Recipe: Delish.com
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