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Falafel Recipe

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This recipe for Falafel is from Zouka's Middle Eastern Cuisine and Beyond , one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 lbs dried Chickpeas (soak in water overnight)
1 small Onion
4 Garlic cloves
2 Parsley bunches (chopped finely)
2 tsp dried Coriander
2 tsp salt for tasting
2 tsp Cumin
1/2 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 cup sesame (optional)
6 to 12 whole loaves of pita bread
3 tomatoes (diced)
1 bunch fresh Mint (chopped)
Pickles (Desired Choice)
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup tahini
1 tsp salt
Directions:
Directions:
Drain and wash chickpeas, add to food processor with Onion, Garlic cloves, 1 of the finely chopped Parsley bunches, dried Coriander, Salt, Cumin, Paprika, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, sesame and grind it until it is smooth and fine.

Let the mixture rest for 10 to 15 minutes before frying.

Deep fry the Falafel in a frying pan with vegetable oil. Oil must be hot before putting mixture in oil.

Use an ice cream scoop to form the Falafel balls (do not pack or press the mixture) Fry for a 1-2 minutes or until golden brown .

Place the fried Falafel on a plate lined with paper towel to drain any excess oil from frying.

To serve the Falafel:

Open the pita, add 2- 3 fried Falafel balls and top with tomatoes, parsley, mint, pickles and tahini sauce.


How to make the sauce:

Combine the plain yogurt, water, tahini and 1 tsp salt well and place in a bowl to drizzle over the Falafel
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6 to 10
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1/2 hour

 

 

 

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