Falafel with Yogurt Sauce

Prep 1 hr 30 min
Total 2 hr 0 min
Ingredients 20
Servings 8

I can remember how excited I felt whenever my school friends had a birthday coming up because it meant that we would have a party. One of my best school friends was Lebanese and she always celebrated at home with her mom who was in charge of the menu. She always had my favorite flavors among the other tasty appetizers like falafel with delicious yogurt sauce. I still enjoy them just as much as before, but now I know how to make them for whenever I have the craving without having to wait for anyone's birthday. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

ozs chickpeas (leave to soak overnight before preparation)

1/2

onion, chopped finely

Finely chopped fresh parsley

garlic cloves, minced

tablespoon coriander powder

tablespoons ground cumin

tablespoon salt

tablespoon pepper

tablespoon yeast

1/2

pepper (or a whole depending on how spicy you want)

Oil

Bread crumbs

Water

Baking soda (optional)

For the sauce

ozs plain yogurt

tablespoons olive oil

garlic clove, finely chopped

Juice of one lime

1/2

tablespoon of pepper and salt

Finely chopped parsley

Directions

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1

Strain the chickpeas and transfer into a deep bowl. Add the onion, parsley, cilantro powder, a bit of water and the garlic. Use a blender to mix well and create dough.
2

Once everything has mixed well, add the cumin, pepper, yeast, pepper and a bit of baking soda. Blend once again.
3

Add the shredded bread to absorb the water a bit and mix to achieve the desired consistency. Use your hands to mold the falafels.
4

Let sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes. One this time has past, fry in a deep pan with enough oil. Serve with tasty yogurt sauce.
5

To make the sauce just mix all the ingredients together until well combined and refrigerate.

Expert Tips

Add one tablespoon of cumin to the sauce to give it more intense flavor.

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More About This Recipe

I can remember how excited I felt whenever my school friends had a birthday coming up because it meant that we would have a party. One of my best school friends was Lebanese and she always celebrated at home with her mom who was in charge of the menu. She always had my favorite flavors among the other tasty appetizers like falafel with delicious yogurt sauce. I still enjoy them just as much as before, but now I know how to make them for whenever I have the craving without having to wait for anyone's birthday.