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Falafel With Tahini Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Jimrug1 / All my dishes 9 months, 1 week ago Easier to make that it sounds. These can be served hot or cold. On their own or put them into pita pockets with lettuce or tabouli and tahini sauce. Prep:45m Cook:2m Servings:4	Jimrug1
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Ingredients

15 oz cooked or canned Chick-peas

3 cloves garlic crushed

1 bunch scallions (white parts only)

2 tsp toasted and ground cumin seeds

2 tsp toasted and ground coriander seeds

1 - 3 fresh green chile, seeded and finely chopped

2 Tbls Cilantro chopped

1 egg beaten

2 Tbls Flour

Seasoned flour for shaping

Olive Oil or Clarified Butter for frying.

Garnish: Lemon wedges & cilantro

Tahini Dip: Mix

2 Tbls Tahini

Juice of 1 lemon

2 cloves garlic crushed

Add a little water if needed.

Directions

Put well drained chick-peas into a food processor. Pulse into a chunky paste. Add garlic, cumin, and coriander. Process until well mixed.

Scrape mixture into a bowl, stir in scallions, chile, cilantro, egg, and flour. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. If the mixture seems a little loose, add a little more flour. Cover bowl with a towel and chill for at least 30 minutes.

When ready to cook:

Usind floured hands shape mixture into 12 small cakes. Heat oil or butter in skillet on Med High heat. Fry cakes for about 1 minute per side or until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towel

Garnish with Lemon wedges and cilantro leaves and serve with Tahini Dip.

Variation: Mix plain yogurt with a little chopped chile, lemon and fresh mint for and additional dipping sauce.

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Comments

lunasea 8 months, 2 weeks ago said:
How did I miss this? Well, yes indeedy, Jim - here your recipe is...*blush*....you know what they say..."If it'd been a snake, it would've bit me."

Thanks!! ;)

lunasea 7 months ago said:
I finally made these beauties - oh wow! I had been craving them for sooo long. I will not wait so long to make them again as I am fool for falafel. I am....truly.

Served with shredded lettuce and we made falafel wraps with the Greek Salad and sauces - so wonderful! Some pickled condiments to go with, too.

Served with your chicken with sumac (Oustanding!!) http://www.grouprecipes.com/42828/chicken-with-sumac.html . A Greek Salad, lots of flatbread...fresh fruit and I made Simsimeyeh (a sesame seed and honey treat) for a dessert. Nice wine. Wow - it all rocked our culinary world. You make me look so good in the kitchen! Thank you...

Hugs,
~Vickie

lunasea 6 months, 4 weeks ago said:
I'm adding some pics, Jim hon...I hope that's okay. Wanted to share the goodness...

Hugs,
~Vickie

jencathen 5 months, 4 weeks ago said:
This is a great recipe. The only thing is I usually always hand mash my chickpeas because it gives a great texture to the patties. You can also put them in the oven, but watch them because they can dry out quickly. I prefer the taste of the fried ones!

dandelion 5 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Ooh Man are you bringing back memories with this one. Way back (I'm not tellin when) I used to eat these sandwiches from street vendors in San Francisco. Happy Happy Memories.