Thursday 18 April 2013

Baked Falafel with Tahini Sauce


Popular Middle East fast food recipe served with tahini sauce and pita bread.



Ingredients:


1 cup Chickpeas, soaked overnight      
1 onion, chopped
2-3 garlic cloves, chopped       
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped  
1/4 cup bread crumbs  
1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder  
1/4 tsp black pepper powder   
1/2 tsp chilli flakes       
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt to taste

For Tahini paste

1/3 cup sesame seeds (til)
1/8 cup olive oil
  • Roast the sesame seeds on a tava (griddle) for a few seconds, cool and blend with oil to a smooth paste. (Do not brown)

 For Tahini sauce:

1/2 cup tahini paste
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon, zest and juice
1 tbsp minced garlic
Salt to taste
1 tsp dried parsley
  •  Blend all the above ingredients until smooth and take out in a small bowl.


Method:

  • Drain and put the chickpeas in a mixer jar. Add garlic and onions and grind without adding any water. Transfer into a bowl.
  • Add other ingredients and mix well.
  • Shape the mixture into small balls and flatten slightly.
  • Brush with olive oil on both the sides. Refrigerate them for 1/2 hour to firm the ingredients.
  • Pre-heat the oven to 200 ºC. Grease the baking tray. Cook the falafel for 10 minutes on the first side.
  • Carefully flip them with a spatula and the cook on the second side for 15 more minutes. A light golden crust will appear on the outside.
  • When the falafel is done, serve with tahini sauce and pita bread. 



15 comments:

  1. I swear I was looking for this recipe.
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    1. ohh wow!!! m sure you would try out..
      and Shewta i am already your follower...

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  2. Lovely falafel, I love them, I ususally make it home by frying in oil. Now I got your healthier version, next time I will make it oven.
    Thank you for sharing.,

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    1. thnx Priya, i hope you wud like baked version also...

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  3. wow mouthwatering..the baked falafel looks perfect

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  4. Falafel looks super-yummy! So healthy and lovely idea of baking them! :)
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  5. That is so much healthier than the fried version Preeti. Love them!

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  6. That looks so good Preeti!I must try this baked version.

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  7. Perfect and looks more crunchy than fried

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  8. Perfect snacks .. Kids will surely love this

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  9. Great recipe Preeti... Thanks for sharing :-)

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  10. That's a very healthy falafel :) Will try it some day :)

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  11. Do we need to boil the chickpeas before grinding them?

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    1. thanks for visiting.... no need to boil chickpeas but soaking overnight is necessary..

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