How do I make delicious falafel with tahini sauce?

Join the falafel frenzy and learn how to create irresistible falafel with creamy tahini sauce that will leave your taste buds in a Middle Eastern trance!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make delicious falafel with tahini sauce. Items include: Chickpeas Fresh parsley leaves Fresh cilantro leaves Small onion Cloves of garlic Cumin Coriander Salt Lemon juice Vegetable oil Tahini paste Lemon Water Pita bread Sliced cucumber Tomato Fresh herbs

Chickpeas 1 cup
Fresh parsley leaves 1/2 cup
Fresh cilantro leaves 1/2 cup
Small onion 1
Cloves of garlic 4
Cumin 1 teaspoon
Coriander 1 teaspoon
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Lemon juice 1 squeeze
Vegetable oil enough for frying
Tahini paste 1/2 cup
Lemon 1
Water 2 tablespoons
Pita bread as desired
Sliced cucumber as desired
Tomato as desired
Fresh herbs as desired

Take note
Be cautious when handling hot oil during frying. Don't forget to soak the chickpeas overnight for the perfect texture.

1

Soak the chickpeas

Take 1 cup of dried chickpeas and soak them in water overnight. This will ensure they become nice and tender.

2

Drain and rinse the chickpeas

After soaking, drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly. You don't want any excess water in your falafel mixture.

3

Blend the chickpeas and herbs

In a food processor, combine the soaked chickpeas, 1/2 cup of fresh parsley leaves, 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro leaves, 1 small onion (roughly chopped), 4 cloves of garlic, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of coriander, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Blitz it all together until you have a smooth mixture.

4

Form the falafel patties

Using your hands, shape the falafel mixture into small patties. Make sure they're evenly sized so they cook evenly.

5

Fry the falafel

Heat up some vegetable oil in a deep pan. Once the oil is hot enough (around 350°F/180°C), carefully drop the falafel patties into the oil. Cook them for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until they turn golden brown and crispy.

6

Make the tahini sauce

To create the creamy tahini sauce, combine 1/2 cup of tahini paste, the juice of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons of water, 2 cloves of minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Whisk it all together until smooth and creamy.

7

Serve and enjoy

Arrange the freshly fried falafel on a plate and drizzle generously with the tahini sauce. Serve with pita bread, sliced cucumber, tomato, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Dig in and savor the deliciousness!