SEAN'S FALAFEL AND CUCUMBER SAUCE RECIPE - (4.7/5)

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Sean's Falafel and Cucumber Sauce Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by CandyH

Number Of Ingredients 24

For Sauce:
1 (6 ounce) container plain yogurt
1/2 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
For Falafel:
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 egg
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup dry bread crumbs
oil for frying
2 pita breads, cut in half (optional)
1 cup chopped tomatoes (optional)

Steps:

  • 1.In a small bowl combine yogurt, cucumber, dill, salt, pepper and mayonnaise and mix well. Chill for at least 30 minutes. 2.In a large bowl mash chickpeas until thick and pasty; don't use a blender, as the consistency will be too thin. In a blender, process onion, parsley and garlic until smooth. (I chop the vegetables by hand. Just chop them fine.) Stir into mashed chickpeas. 3.In a small bowl combine egg, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, cayenne, lemon juice and baking powder. Stir into chickpea mixture along with olive oil. Slowly add bread crumbs until mixture is not sticky but will hold together; add more or less bread crumbs, as needed. Form 8 balls and then flatten into patties. 4.Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry patties in hot oil until brown on both sides. Serve two falafels in each pita half topped with chopped tomatoes and cucumber sauce.

Mosa Maifala
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The falafel were amazing and the cucumber sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Semu Sim
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I'm not a huge fan of falafel, but this recipe was really good! The falafel were crispy and flavorful, and the cucumber sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


sameeha rahman
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The falafel were perfect and the cucumber sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


ASHROUPH omuNigeria
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the falafel and the cucumber sauce. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


G money
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The falafel were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the cucumber sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this recipe again.