Falafels with a Tahini Sauce

Name: Falafels with a Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Yield: 10-12 falafels servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sunflower oil</li; 1 small onion, peeled and quartered</li; 1 garlic clove, peeled</li; 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed</li; 5g fresh parsley</li; 1 small egg</li; 1 teaspoon ground cumin</li; 1 teaspoon ground coriander</li; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper</li; 40g plain flour</li; 1/2 teaspoon salt</li; sunflower oil for spraying; 4 tablespoons tahini paste</li; 2 tablespoons lemon juice</li; 1 garlic clove, peeled</li; 1/2 teaspoon salt</li; 100ml water

SERVINGS

10-12 falafels

COOKING TIME

15 mins

These flavourful falafels are paired with tahini for a perfect balance of textures and tastes. This recipe is a delicious way to enjoy a Middle Eastern favourite!

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 small onion, peeled and quartered
1 garlic clove, peeled
400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
5g fresh parsley
1 small egg
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
40g plain flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
sunflower oil for spraying

Tahini Sauce

4 tablespoons tahini paste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 teaspoon salt
100ml water

Method

Preheat oven to 200°C
Install the chopping blade in the Food Processor Bowl. Add all falafel ingredients in bowl and press CHOP.
Scrape down sides with a spatula and press CHOP again.
Using an ice cream scoop, form mixture into balls and place on a baking tray, lined with baking parchment. Spray or brush with oil. Place in the oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
While the falafels are baking, clean the bowl, then reinstall the chopping blade
in it. Add all sauce ingredients and press PUREE.
Once cooking is complete, serve with sauce.