BAKED FALAFEL WITH GREEK YOGURT CUCUMBER RAITA

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Baked Falafel with Greek Yogurt Cucumber Raita image

Provided by Eric Greenspan

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking sheet
Two 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup tahini
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cloves garlic
1 large egg
1/2 cup chickpea flour
Zest and juice of 1 Meyer lemon
Flaky sea salt
2 cucumbers, roughly chopped
1 cup chopped fresh mint
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the falafel: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  • Add the chickpeas to a food processor along with the cilantro, parsley, tahini, sesame seeds, chili powder, coriander, cumin, garlic and egg. Process until a paste is formed. Place in a bowl and add the chickpea flour, a little at a time, mixing just to incorporate. Mix in the lemon zest and juice. Using a small cookie scoop, form balls and evenly space on the baking sheet. Lightly press the falafel balls, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Bake until crispy, around 20 minutes.
  • For the raita yogurt sauce: Pulse the cucumbers, mint and garlic in a food processor a few times, then add the yogurt and puree. Season to taste with salt.
  • Serve the falafel garnished with a dollop of raita.

Freefire EDITZ
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I followed the recipe exactly and the falafel turned out perfectly! They were crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The raita was also delicious.


Iqra Emaan
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These falafel were a bit too dry for my taste, but the raita helped to moisten them up a bit. Overall, it was a good recipe.


Christin Singh
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The falafel were delicious and the raita was the perfect finishing touch.


Christiana Ansah
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The falafel are easy to make and the raita is a perfect complement.


Mahmoud Hany
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I loved this recipe! The falafel were perfectly crispy and the raita was creamy and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Biplob Mollah
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The falafel were a bit bland, but the raita helped to add some flavor. I would recommend adding some extra spices to the falafel mixture next time.


John Padilla
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These falafel were amazing! The best I've ever had.


suhail Al kubaysi
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I'm not a big fan of falafel, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The falafel were crispy and flavorful, and the raita was refreshing.


Kibriyaahmed Kibriya
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The falafel were a bit dry, but the raita helped to balance it out. Overall, it was a good recipe.


Yaaa Leh
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These falafel were delicious! I served them with hummus, tahini sauce, and pita bread, and they were a hit with my family.


Ratul Hassan
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I've been making falafel for years, but this baked version is so much easier and healthier. It's also a great way to use up leftover chickpeas.


Jakq Sawyers
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This baked falafel recipe is a keeper! The falafel was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, and the Greek yogurt-cucumber raita was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.