Crispy Falafel Plate with Tahini

Name: Crispy Falafel Plate with Tahini
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked overnight (DO NOT use canned); 1 small onion, roughly chopped; 4 cloves garlic; 1 cup fresh parsley and cilantro, packed; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp baking soda; Vegetable oil for frying; 1/2 cup tahini; 1 lemon, juiced; 4 pita breads warmed

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This Crispy Falafel Plate brings the authentic taste of a beloved street food right to your table. Made from soaked (not canned) chickpeas blended with fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic, and spices, these falafel are fried until they achieve a perfectly crisp exterior and a fluffy, green-tinged interior. Served with a smooth, lemony tahini sauce, tangy pink pickled turnips, crisp lettuce, and juicy tomato slices, it's a complete and satisfying meal. Baking is an option for a lighter version, but frying delivers the classic texture that makes falafel so irresistible. It's a fantastic vegetarian centerpiece for any gathering.

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A plate of crispy golden falafel with tahini sauce, salad, pickles, and pita bread.

Prep Time30 min

Cook Time20 min

Servings4 servings

Equipment

Food processorDeep fryer or deep skilletMixing bowls

Instructions

1
Drain soaked chickpeas and pat dry. In a food processor, pulse chickpeas, onion, garlic, herbs, cumin, salt, and pepper until finely ground but not pasty.
2
Transfer mixture to a bowl, stir in baking soda, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3
Heat 3 inches of oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C). Form the chickpea mixture into small balls or patties.
4
Fry falafel in batches for 3-4 minutes until deeply golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
5
Whisk tahini with lemon juice, salt, and enough water to make a creamy, drizzle-able sauce. Serve falafel hot with sauce, pita, and vegetables.

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Leckere Rezepte

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