I was severely craving falafel yesterday, but I live in a less falafly country. So I made everything from scratch, including grinding my own tahini (it isn't hard though).

Feta herb yoghurt spread, fresh veg, tahini sauce, a red chili tomato pomegranate molasses kind of raw salsa, herbs and pomegranate seeds.

10/10, in absolute heaven.

(The falafel is 1 cup of soaked chickpeqs. Grind them with 1 spring onion with the green leaves, 1 big handful of herbs (parsley, coriander leaves, dill – what you have), a few garlic cloves, 1 green chili. You dont need to grind it too fine, a little structure is nice.

Season with salt, cumin, coriander, chili powder, black pepper, 2 tbsp of sesame seed. Add a little besan and let the mix rest in the fridge for an hour, it gives better texture. Just before frying, mix in 1/2 tsp of baking powder.

Form into falafel (I make the shape I do because it fries them evenly, it is a common shape) and fry in medium hot oil 4-5 minutes until brown. Turn every now and then.)

by idiotista

22 Comments

  1. I’m 2 days post Gallbladder removal surgery, still on mostly bland soft foods. I will be dreaming of this falafel tonight, I can promise you that!!

  2. The falafel texture on the inside looks perfect! It looks soft and fluffy, instead of dense and dry like some falafel. Also pomegranate seeds in the wrap is such a fantastic idea

  3. ShreksMassiveShlongg on

    god that looks so good. i might go to the falafel place tomorrow over this

  4. canlgetuhhhhh on

    this looks soooo lush are you kidding!! i love the inclusion of pomegranate seeds omg

  5. allegrovecchio on

    That’s seriously beautifully mouthwatering. I admire your devotion to and execution of this.

    *”Ohh, ’twas nothing… just ground my own tahini. Very easy…”*

    Wth? That’s seriously hardcore! I bow down to you. If I didn’t already have my lunch packed for tomorrow I’d be going out for a falafel less than half as good as this.

  6. I’m jealous AF. That is a level of fancy home cooking I cannot comprehend.

  7. santiboi3325 on

    Falafel never disappoints. Crispy outside, soft inside honestly one of the best vegetarian foods out there.

  8. Sensitive-Camera8097 on

    I will be co-opting the word “falafly” from now on! Am I feeling falafly? Do I live in a falafly place?

    In all seriousness, though, Your falafels and pita wrap look incredible !!

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