Homemade Falafel with Tangy Tahini Sauce and Pita Bread
Homemade falafel with tangy tahini sauce and pita bread is a delicious and easy-to-make Middle Eastern dish. Falafel are deep-fried balls made from chickpeas, herbs, and spices, and they are typically served with tahini sauce and pita bread. This recipe will show you how to make all three components of this classic dish from scratch.
Falafel are a Middle Eastern dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. The first known recipe for falafel dates back to the 10th century, and the dish is thought to have originated in Egypt. Falafel are made from chickpeas, which are soaked overnight and then ground into a paste. The paste is then mixed with herbs, spices, and flour, and formed into balls. The balls are then deep-fried until they are golden brown. Tahini sauce is a Middle Eastern sauce made from tahini, which is a paste made from sesame seeds. Tahini sauce is typically made with lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Pita bread is a Middle Eastern flatbread that is typically made from wheat flour. Pita bread is often used to wrap falafel and other Middle Eastern dishes.
Homemade Falafel with Tangy Tahini Sauce and Pita Bread Homemade Falafel with Tangy Tahini Sauce and Pita Bread Homemade Falafel with Tangy Tahini Sauce and Pita Bread Homemade Falafel with Tangy Tahini Sauce and Pita Bread
Prep time: 30 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • Chickpeas
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Cumin
  • Coriander
  • Tahini
  • Lemon juice
  • Olive oil
Instructions
  1. Soak chickpeas overnight.
  2. Drain and rinse chickpeas.
  3. Combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, cumin, and coriander in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
  4. Form mixture into balls.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet and fry falafel until golden brown.
  6. For the tahini sauce, mix tahini, lemon juice, and water until smooth.
  7. Serve falafel with tahini sauce and pita bread.
Why It Works
  • Soaking the chickpeas overnight helps to soften them and makes them easier to grind.
  • Grinding the chickpeas into a paste helps to create a smooth and evenly textured falafel.
  • Adding herbs and spices to the falafel paste gives them flavor.
  • Forming the falafel into balls helps to prevent them from breaking apart during frying.
  • Deep-frying the falafel until they are golden brown gives them a crispy exterior and a tender interior.
  • Mixing tahini with lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil creates a tangy and flavorful tahini sauce.
  • Serving the falafel with tahini sauce and pita bread creates a delicious and complete meal.