Falafel

Ingredients

Ingredients

Total Time	30
Prep	30 min
Yield	4

For the falafels

1	(15-oz.) can chickpeas, drained
4	cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1	shallot, roughly chopped
2 tbsp.	freshly chopped parsley
1 tsp.	ground cumin
1 tsp.	ground coriander
3 tbsp.	all-purpose flour
	Kosher salt
	Freshly ground black pepper
	Vegetable oil, for frying

For Serving

	Pitas
	Chopped lettuce
	Halved cherry tomatoes
	Thinly sliced cucumbers

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Instructions

1. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine chickpeas, garlic, shallot, parsley, cumin, coriander, and flour and season with salt and pepper. Blend until mixture resembles a thick paste.
2. Form mixture into falafel balls about 2” in diameter.
3. In a pot, heat 1” vegetable oil until a drop of water added to the oil sizzles and pops.
4. Fry falafels until golden, then transfer to a paper towel–lined plate and season immediately with salt.
5. To make yogurt sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, oil, and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
6. To make tahini sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and warm water. Season with salt. (If you prefer a thinner sauce, whisk in more warm water 1 tablespoon at a time.)
7. Serve falafels in pita with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber and drizzle with either sauce.