Falafel

Crispy fried chickpea patties packed with herbs and spices, served with tahini.

40 min + soaking 4 servings Medium mediterranean

Ingredients

• 250 g dried chickpeas
• 0.5 pcs onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 0.5 bunch fresh parsley
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1 l vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup tahini

Steps

1. Soak dried chickpeas overnight in water (do not use canned chickpeas).
2. Drain the chickpeas well.
3. Pulse the chickpeas in a food processor with garlic, onion, parsley, cilantro, cumin and coriander.
4. Process until the mixture is finely textured but not a paste.
5. Season with salt.
6. Add a spoon of flour or chickpea flour to help bind the mixture.
7. Chill for 30 minutes.
8. Shape into small balls or patties.
9. Fry in hot oil until deep golden and crisp.
10. Drain on paper towels.
11. Serve warm in pita with tahini sauce and salad.