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Falafel with Tzatziki Sauce

If you like falafel, you MUST try this recipe. Most of the times I have ordered this out somewhere, it has been disappointing. Either the flavors are just bland or it has been overcooked.

In this recipe, I used a BUNCH of spices that give it fantastic flavor. Get some good pita or flat bread, make some tzatziki sauce and try my falafel.

Falafel with Tzatziki Sauce

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By Patrick Dulmage Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes

Falafel with Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

  • Falafel:
  • 1 can Garbanzo beans
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, rough chop
  • 1/2 cup parsley, rough chop
  • 1 Tbsp coriander
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 small onion, rough chop
  • 3 scallions, rough chop
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp dry ground ginger (or fresh)
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying
  • Pita or Flatbread
  • Lettuce, chopped
  • Tzatziki Sauce:
  • 1 pint Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 English cucumber, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp vinegar, Champagne or white
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2-3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 tsp dill
  • pinch of fresh black pepper

Instructions

1

In a food processor, pour in the garbanzo beans, spices, garlic, cilantro, parsley, egg, lemon zest and juice.

2

Pulse until combined. You will need to scrape down the sides periodically.

3

Add the flour and baking powder, pulse until combined.

4

Put the mixture in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

5

Preheat the oil in a cast iron pan.

6

Form the falafel balls and gently drop into the oil. (I used a small ice cream scoop and it was SO much easier than using spoons)

7

Turn the falafel as they cook to make sure they cook evenly on all sides.

8

Once finished cooking, remove to a plate lined with paper towels.

9

Tzatziki Sauce:

10

Put the yogurt in a small colander lined with a tea towel or paper towel over another bowl and let the yogurt give off some moisture. Put in the fridge for 3-4 hours

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