Falafel With Tahini Sauce Recipe - Cooking Index
Falafel With Tahini Sauce Recipe - Cooking Index
| 1 1/2 cups | Cooked and drained chickpeas | |
| 1/2 cup | Finely-chopped yellow onions | |
| 2 tablespoons | Chopped fresh parsley | |
| 1 tablespoon | Lemon juice - or water | |
| 2 teaspoons | Chopped garlic | |
| 1 teaspoon | Ground coriander | |
| 1 teaspoon | Ground cumin | |
| 1 teaspoon | Salt | |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Turmeric | |
| 1/4 teaspoon | Cayenne | |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Baking powder | |
| 6 tablespoons | All-purpose flour | |
| 4 cups | Vegetable oil - for frying | |
| Warm pita bread - split in half | ||
| Lengthwise | ||
| Tahini Sauce | ||
| 1/3 cup | Tahini paste | |
| = (sesame seed paste) | ||
| 1/2 cup | Water - or more as needed | |
| 1 tablespoon | Fresh lemon juice - (to 2) | |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons | Minced garlic | |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Salt | |
| 1 | Cayenne | |
| Sliced tomatoes - for serving | ||
| Shredded lettuce - for serving |
Combine the chickpeas, onions, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, coriander, cumin, salt, turmeric, and cayenne in the bowl of a food processor. Process on high speed until it forms a smooth paste, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Transfer to a bowl and add the baking powder and flour. Adjust the seasoning, to taste. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.
Heat the oil to 360 degrees in a deep pot over medium-high heat.
With damp hands, shape the chickpea batter into balls about 1 1/2 tablespoons each and then flatten into patties. Fry in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Open the pita bread halves and insert 2 or 3 falafel patties into each. Drizzle with the tahini sauce and layer the tomatoes and lettuce on top. Serve immediately.
For the Tahini Sauce: In a blender, combine all the ingredients. Process on high speed to make a creamy sauce. Adjust seasoning, to taste, and serve with the falafel, as a dip or sauce for the sandwiches. (Makes about 3/4 cup)
This recipe yields about 8 servings.
Source:
EMERIL LIVE with Emeril Lagasse - (Show # EM-1F04) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK
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