1 lb dried chick peas (garbanzo beans), soaked in cool water overnight
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
8 cloves of garlic, smashed
1 bunch of fresh parsley, roughly chopped
1 bunch of fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1/2 tbsp ground cumin
1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tbsp salt
6 tbsp all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
Canola oil
Pita bread, warmed
Tzatziki Sauce
Cucumber, thinly sliced
Mixed greens
Tomato, thinly sliced
Red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
Tahini Sauce Recipe-
1/2 cup of tahini
1/2 tsp salt
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
2 tbsp Greek plain yogurt
1 lemon, juiced
Pinch of fresh parsley
To make the tahini sauce, add everything to a food processor and pulse a handful of times until everything is thoroughly combined. Taste. It should have this great lemon and garlic with sesame flavor. If it is too thick for you, add a couple tablespoons of warm water and stir.
Now, onto the falafel.
After the chick peas have soaked overnight, drain them and give them a good rinse. It is important to use dry, not canned. Add the onion, garlic, and chopped cilantro and parsley to a food processor, and pulse down. Add in the seasonings and the chick peas. Pulse until everything is well combined but not a mush. You want some texture.
Remove the mixture into a large bowl, and then add in the flour and baking powder. Mix with a wooden spoon, making sure the flour and baking powder are well combined. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, no longer than four hours.
After the two hours, add about two inches of the canola oil to your cooking pot. Bring this up to about 350 degrees.
Begin forming your falafel. I like to to use two spoons, using one to grab enough falafel mixture, then begin using the spoons to form into quenelle shapes, much like a football might appear. If you want to make round, small meatball shapes, go ahead. Once the oil is heated, carefully drop the falafel into the oil and cook them for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place them onto a plate lined with paper towel. Sprinkle with just a bit of salt.
Originally Submitted
4/19/2012
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