BAKED FALAFEL AND TZATZIKI SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: dried chickpea, water, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, fresh mint, garlic, onion, paprika, cumin, ground coriander, baking soda, toasted sesame seed, salt, pepper, olive oil, cucumber, greek yogurt, fresh mint, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice
Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec
Categories Snacks
Yield 16 falafels
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Soak the chickpeas in the water for at least one night, ensuring that the chickpeas are fully submerged.
- Drain the chickpeas in a colander. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and add the chickpeas. Cover with more paper towels and let dry for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180 °C).
- Add the dried chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, coriander, mint, 5 cloves of garlic, onion, paprika, 2 teaspoons of cumin, ground coriander, baking soda, toasted sesame seeds, salt and pepper, in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Use your hands to form falafel the size of a ping pong ball.
- Place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Brush the falafel with olive oil.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes.
- To prepare the tzatziki, cut a cucumber in fourths and remove the seeds.
- Use a box grater to grate the cucumber into a bowl.
- Salt the grated cucumber and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Place the salted cucumber into a sieve and press down with a spatula to remove excess liquid.
- Mix the grated cucumber with Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of mint, the minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Serve the falafel with the tzatziki.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 5 grams
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Toxic Yazi
[email protected]These falafel are the best I've ever had. They're so flavorful and crispy. I can't wait to make them again!
Chase Greenlee
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong but my falafel turned out really dry. I think I might have added too much flour.
km abdul hamid
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer! I've never been a big fan of falafel but these are so good. I'll definitely be making them again.
Riwaj Gautam
[email protected]These falafels are a great way to get kids to eat their veggies. I like to sneak in some grated carrots and zucchini into the mixture.
Amanda Johnson
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made the falafel into burgers, wraps, and even tacos.
Melat Girma
[email protected]These falafels are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they can be served hot or cold.
Ri Hem
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of falafel but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The tzatziki sauce was especially delicious.
Glittery Glitz
[email protected]These falafels are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family. I love serving them with pita bread, hummus, and tahini sauce.
thekhan 81
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. I also like to add a bit of chopped red onion to the tzatziki sauce for extra flavor.
Ahmed BASSYOUNI
[email protected]I tried making this recipe but the falafel didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked. I think I might have overcooked them.
Alfie Freeman
[email protected]I really enjoyed this recipe. The falafel were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The tzatziki sauce was also very flavorful.
Egal Onga'
[email protected]These falafels were so good! I love that they're baked instead of fried, which makes them a healthier option. The tzatziki sauce was also very refreshing.
Will Harris
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. One thing that I like to do is add a bit of cumin to the falafel mixture to give it a little extra flavor.
K Stephen Holy
[email protected]My family loved this recipe! The flavor of the falafel was amazing and the tzatziki sauce was light and refreshing. Definitely a keeper!