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Falafel with tahini sauce

Crispy homemade falafel made with canned chickpeas, served in warm Arabic bread with a lemon tahini sauce.

Harry Heal
Prep
1h 15m
Cook
10m
Steps
6
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy

Method

  1. Step 1Blend the herbs and aromatics

    Add the parsley, coriander, onion, garlic and chilli to a food processor and blend.

    ParsleyCoriander seedsOnionGarlic5 clove of 9 cloveChili pepper
  2. Step 2Add chickpeas and spices

    Then add the chickpeas with the flour and spices and blend until smooth.

    ChickpeasChickpea flourPaprikaOnion powderCumin
  3. Step 3Chill and shape the mixture1h

    Leave to set in the fridge for an hour and then roll into equal size balls.

  4. Step 4Make the tahini sauce

    Add the tahini to a bowl with the garlic and lemon juice, stir whilst you slowly add water until you get to a nice saucy consistency. Season with salt to taste.

    TahiniGarlic4 clove of 9 cloveLemonWaterSalt
  5. Step 5Fry the falafel2m 30s

    Get your oil to 180c/350f and fry for 2/3 mins until golden brown and crispy.

    Oil
  6. Step 6Serve in bread

    Serve in warm Arabic bread with any toppings you like.

    Bread

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