Falafel Bites with Tzatziki

Enjoy the delightful blend of flavors in these falafel bites accompanied by creamy tzatziki sauce. Made from a mixture of chickpeas, herbs, and spices, each falafel is fried until golden. The tzatziki provides a refreshing contrast with yogurt, cucumber, and garlic, enhancing the dish’s appeal. Suitable for a variety of settings, from casual snacking to formal dining, this dish offers a taste of Mediterranean flair.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
• 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
• 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt
• 1 medium cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Combine the soaked chickpeas, chopped onion, garlic cloves, parsley leaves, ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, flour, baking powder, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is combined but retains some chunkiness.
2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add the chopped dill, mix well, and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
3. Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated and squeezed dry cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a separate bowl. Season with salt to taste and refrigerate.
4. Heat a layer of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Shape the falafel mixture into small balls, slightly flatten them, and fry until golden brown on both sides.
5. Serve the falafels warm with the chilled tzatziki sauce on the side.

Keywords: Chickpeas, Herbs, Spices, Bites, Vegetarian

Spice Rack: Cumin, Coriander, Cayenne Pepper, Dill

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