You dont need a deep fryer to make these crispy little balls of chickpeas and spices.
They can be prepared in the oven and still have that traditional flavor and texture.
Ill never forget the first time I had falafel, decades ago.
You want the mixture to be evenly ground, but still have texture.
One taste, and I was forever hooked!
One taste and I was forever hooked.
Street food at its absolute best.
You want the mixture to be evenly ground, but still have texture.
It acts to moisten them, and helps to bind them together as well.
They are extremely nutritious, high in fiber and protein, and filling as well.
As a bonus, they are gluten free, and the sauce is dairy free.
Some lemon-tahini sauces use yoghurt, but this recipe does not.
you’re free to use both if you like, or add another green herb as well.
Set aside overnight to plump up.
In the morning, place in a sieve, rinse, and drain.
Place all the ingredients in a food processorfitted with the steel blade.
Pulse until the mixture has an even grain, but still has texture.
You dont want a smooth paste here.
If you pick up a small clump and squeeze, it will stay together.
Refrigerate the doughfor an hour or more.
This allows everything to get absorbed together, and the spices to settle in.
Preheat your ovento 450 degrees, and place a rimmed baking pan on the middle rack.
Form the falafel into balls or patties,the size you want for the dish you are making.
Pack them together well, and smooth the sides.
Remove the baking sheetfrom the oven and coat generously with olive oil.
Place the patties or balls on the sheet, and brush with a little more oil.
Bake for 15 minutes, gently turn, and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
I like them nice and crispy.
Lemon Tahini Sauce
I think I could eat cardboard topped with this.
you could use this as a sauce for anything, delicious on roasted vegetables.
Or, serve it as a salad dressing.
Blend togetherthe lemon juice and zest, tahini, cumin, and garlic and whisk well.
the mixture will thicken and get kind of airy.
you’re free to also add a little hot sauce here.
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