Description
A hearty and flavorful meal featuring crispy falafel and creamy tzatziki, perfect for sharing and easy to prepare at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons flour or chickpea flour
- Oil for cooking
- For Tzatziki: 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dill or mint
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Soak your chickpeas overnight. Drain them well and pat them dry if they look watery.
- Blitz chickpeas with onion, garlic, herbs, and spices until it looks like a coarse, damp crumb.
- Stir in a spoon or two of flour, then let the mix rest in the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Shape small balls or patties.
- Cook in a skillet with a generous layer of oil over medium heat until golden brown.
- For Tzatziki, squeeze grated cucumber to remove excess water, then mix with yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill or mint, and salt.
Notes
For best results, ensure the oil is hot enough before adding falafel and let the tzatziki rest in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean