Falafel with Tahini Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup packed fresh parsley (lightly compacted).
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1/4 teaspoon ground chili powder.
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6 cloves of garlic.
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1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed.
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2 teaspoons ground cumin spice.
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2 cups of chickpeas, already cooked and drained.
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Salt, 1 teaspoon.
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2 teaspoons baking powder.
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2 cups diced white onions.
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1/2 cup regular flour.
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Oil for frying (use canola oil).
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Pita bread to use as wraps while serving.
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1/4 cup sesame tahini paste.
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Plain yogurt, about 1 1/4 cups (choose full-fat or non-fat).
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2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
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A dash of salt and pepper for taste adjustment.
# Instructions:
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Toss the onion, garlic, chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, baking powder, seasoning, cumin, and chili powder into a food processor. Blend everything until it becomes a chunky paste. Move the paste to a bowl, sprinkle in the flour, and mix well. Cover up the bowl with cling wrap and pop it into the fridge to chill for an hour.
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While your falafel mix is cooling, grab a bowl and mix together the tahini, yogurt, and freshly pressed lemon juice. Season it with as much salt and pepper as you'd like. Cover the bowl and leave it in the fridge until you’re ready to use it.
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When the falafel batter is ready, scoop out the mixture using a small spoon or scoop (around 3 tablespoons at a time). Shape each scoop into a small flattened patty. Too sticky? Add a tad more flour until it firms up to your liking.
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Pour a thick layer of canola oil into a heated frying pan set to medium heat. Before adding falafels, let the pan warm for about 3 minutes. Add your patties in batches and let the first side cook for roughly 3 minutes until golden. Flip and cook the other side completely. Take them out and cool on paper towels, sprinkling them with some salt while still hot. Repeat for the rest.
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Cut pita bread in half and warm it slightly if you can. Stuff three or four cooked falafels in each half, then pour on your chilled sauce. Enjoy them right away for the best flavors.
# Notes:
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Want an oven-friendly option? Check out directions for baked falafels—they’re just as tasty. Not a fan of tahini? Swap it for a dollop of Greek yogurt; it’ll still add a cool, creamy touch.