Falafel with Creamy Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cups of cooked and drained chickpeas.
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1 cup of parsley leaves, lightly packed.
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1 cup of cilantro leaves, lightly packed.
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2 cups of roughly cut white onions.
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6 cloves of garlic.
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1/2 cup of plain flour.
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2 teaspoons of baking powder.
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2 teaspoons of ground cumin.
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1 teaspoon of salt.
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A pinch of chili powder (1/4 teaspoon).
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Cooking oil like canola, for frying.
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Warm pita bread for serving.
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1 1/4 cups of plain yogurt (use full-fat or non-fat).
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1/4 cup of tahini (made from sesame seeds).
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2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
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Pepper and salt to adjust seasoning.
# Instructions:
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In a food processor, combine the onions, chickpeas, garlic, parsley, cilantro, salt, cumin, chili powder, and baking powder. Blend everything until you get a rough, grainy texture. Scoop the mixture into a bowl and stir in the flour. Cover the bowl using plastic wrap, then refrigerate it for at least an hour.
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Mix together the yogurt, tahini, and a squeeze of lemon juice with a whisk. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover the bowl and pop it in the fridge to chill until you're ready to use it.
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After refrigerating, take the falafel mixture and scoop out portions with a spoon or scoop. Each portion should be about 3 tablespoons. Flatten the balls into patties. If it's too soft, sprinkle in some extra flour.
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Heat a big sauté pan over medium heat, adding enough canola oil to generously coat the bottom. Once it's hot (about 3 minutes), fry the patties. Let one side cook for around 3 minutes before flipping to brown the other side. Once they're golden and cooked through, transfer them to a wire rack lined with paper towels, and while hot, sprinkle a little salt on top. Keep going until all patties are cooked.
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Cut a pita in half, warm it up, and slip three to four patties inside. Drizzle the tahini yogurt sauce right on top and serve straight away.
# Notes:
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Tip: If you'd rather bake than fry, look up baked falafel for crispy results. You can also swap tahini sauce with some Greek yogurt for a creamy, cool touch.