Falafel: Chickpea Patties Recipe

Name: Falafel: Chickpea Patties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried chickpeas; 1 small onion, coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes, optional; Salt and pepper, as needed; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 6 to 8 pitas, tops sliced open and lightly toasted; Shredded lettuce, as needed; Tomato wedges, as needed; Sliced red onion, as needed; Sliced cucumbers, as needed; Tahini Sauce, recipe follows

Servings: persons

1 pound dried chickpeas
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes, optional
Salt and pepper, as needed
1/2 cup vegetable oil
6 to 8 pitas, tops sliced open and lightly toasted
Shredded lettuce, as needed
Tomato wedges, as needed
Sliced red onion, as needed
Sliced cucumbers, as needed
Tahini Sauce, recipe follows

1
Make the Falafel: Soak the chickpeas in cold water in the refrigerator overnight.
2
Drain the chickpeas and place them with the onion in the bowl of a food processor.
3
Add the rest of the ingredients, except the oil.
4
Mix well.
5
Process the mixture a second time.
6
Form the mixture into walnut-sized balls and deep-fry or pan-fry in hot oil.
7
Make the Sandwiches: Stuff the pitas with lettuce and nestle the falafel patties inside.
8
Top with the rest of the ingredients and drizzle with the tahini sauce.
9
Serve immediately.
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1 clove garlic
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1 teaspoon salt
12
1/2 cup tahini
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1/2 cup water
14
1/2 cup lemon juice
15
Mash the garlic and salt together.
16
Add the tahini, mixing well.
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The sauce will thicken.
18
Gradually add the water, blending thoroughly.
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Then add the lemon juice.
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Blend well.
21
Note: This can be a thin or thick sauce, depending upon the use and preference.
22
Simply adjust with lemon juice and water.
23
This can be used with vegetables or in combination with other recipes.

475

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried chickpeas, 1 small onion, coarsely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Falafel: Chickpea Patties falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Falafel: Chickpea Patties

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