Easy To Make Falafel Recipe - Guide Recipe
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Who knew falafel was so easy to make at home? This falafel recipe was so easy to make. Falafel is SUPER versatile. A simple salad with chopped veggies dressed in tahini sauce and topped with falafel makes a delicious lunch or dinner. You could also try replacing the pita with lettuce wraps , or simply eat the falafel balls on their own!
Ingredients:
FOR THE FALAFELS:
1 tsp. ground coriander
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas , drained
4 cloves garlic , roughly chopped
1 shallot , roughly chopped
2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
1 tsp. ground cumin
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil , for frying
FOR YOGURT SAUCE:
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. freshly chopped dill
1/2 c. Greek yogurt
Juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
FOR TAHINI SAUCE:
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 garlic clove , minced
1/2 c. tahini
2 tbsp. warm water (plus more as needed)
Kosher salt
FOR SERVING:
Halved cherry tomatoes
Chopped lettuce
Pitas
Thinly sliced cucumbers
Instructions:
First , 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.
Enjoy!
Recipe adapted from: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a54231/easy-homemade-falafel-recipe/