Description
This Falafel with Tahini Sauce is a crispy, flavorful dish made with chickpeas, fresh herbs, and warm spices. Served with creamy tahini sauce, it’s perfect for wraps, salads, or snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- Falafel:
- 1 ½ cups dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp flour or chickpea flour
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Tahini Sauce:
- ½ cup tahini
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3–4 tbsp warm water
Instructions
- Drain and dry the soaked chickpeas. Blend with parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, baking powder, flour, lemon juice, and olive oil until coarse but sticky. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Shape falafel into small balls or patties. Fry for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Add warm water until smooth.
- Serve falafel in pita, on salads, or as a snack with tahini sauce.
Notes
- Always use dried chickpeas for the best texture.
- Store leftover falafel in the fridge and reheat in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Soak Time: 8 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 per serving
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg