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Amazing Falafel Pitas with Tahini Sauce: 7 Secrets

Falafel Pitas with Tahini Sauce
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Enjoy a taste of Middle Eastern street food with these delicious falafel pitas. Crispy chickpea fritters are nestled in soft pita bread and drizzled with a creamy tahini sauce. It’s a comforting and flavorful meal you can make right at home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 4 pitas
  • For the Tahini Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2-4 tablespoons water
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas.
  2. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  3. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped but not a paste.
  4. Add the flour and baking powder to the food processor and pulse a few more times to combine.
  5. Form the mixture into small patties or balls.
  6. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Carefully fry the falafel in batches until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  8. Remove the falafel from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
  9. While the falafel is frying, prepare the tahini sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
  10. Gradually add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Season with salt to taste.
  11. Warm the pitas.
  12. Stuff the pitas with the falafel.
  13. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce.

Notes

  • For a quicker preparation, you can use canned chickpeas, but ensure they are thoroughly drained and rinsed.
  • Adjust the amount of lemon juice and water in the tahini sauce to achieve your preferred flavor and thickness.
  • Serve with your favorite chopped vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, or lettuce.

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