Falafel with Tahini Sauce

By Ahmed on Dec 19, 2011 | In Snacks Recipes, Recipes in English

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Preparation Time:  12 minutes
Cook Time:  40 Mins
Serve Persons:  6-8
Recipe Name :  Falafel with Tahini Sauce
Prepared by :  Chef Shireen Anwar
Recipe Source:  Masala Mornings on Masala Cooking TV Channel

Falafel is also known as Ta'mmiya in the Middle East, a fried ball made up of chickpeas, served as a Sandwich with salad, pickles and tahini sauce inside a pitta bread.

Falafel with Tahini SauceIngredients

  • Chickpeas, soak in water over night 200g
  • Coriander seeds 1 tsp
  • Cumin seeds 1 tsp
  • Onion 1 cup
  • Garlic 1 tbsp
  • Coriander leaves 1/2 bunch
  • Green chilies, chopped 4
  • Lemon juice 3 tbsp
  • Black pepper 1/2 tsp
  • Red chilli flakes 1-1/2 tsp
  • Salt 1 tsp
  • Baking soda 1 tsp
  • Semolina 3-4 tbsp
  • For Tahini Dip:
  • Tahini paste 4 tbsp
  • Yogurt 1 cup
  • Lemon juice 2 tbsp
  • Garlic 1/2 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for frying

Falafel with Tahini Sauce Cooking Directions

  1. Blend chickpeas, onion, coriander leaves, green chillies, garlic, red chilli powder, black pepper powder, cumin seeds, salt, lemon juice and little water in a blender.

  2. Blend well. Transfer this blended mixture in a separate bowl.

  3. Add semolina and mix well.

  4. Give them shape like kabab and fry till golden brown.

  5. For Tahini Dip: Blend tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic paste, salt and yogurt in a blender.

  6. Serve falafel, with salad, pickles, inside a pocketed pitta bread.

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