Easy Homemade Falafels with Tahini Sauce
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups chickpeas (dried raw)
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped coriander
- 1/4 cup chopped white onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
Tahini sauce
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup yoghurt (any)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- squeeze lemon
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- salt and pepper
Preparation
Soak chickpeas overnight or until doubled in size
Preheat oven to 375F
Drain, rinse and dry soaked chickpeas
Pulse all ingredients except sesame seeds in food processor without blending smooth
Form mixture into balls and flatten slightly
Coat in sesame seeds and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
Lightly oil baking tray and brush oil on falafels
Bake for 20 minutes until golden
Optionally, pan fry or air fry for a crunchier texture
Tahini sauce
Mix 1/4 cup tahini, 1/4 cup yoghurt, 1 minced garlic clove, a squeeze of lemon, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, and salt and pepper
