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Falafel with Hummus Dip

Cultural Context

Falafel, originating from the Levant region, is a beloved street food made from ground chickpeas and spices, often served with hummus. It's a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, reflecting the region's agricultural bounty. Traditionally enjoyed in pita bread or on its own, falafel has gained global popularity, with variations appearing in many countries, making it a symbol of Middle Eastern culinary heritage.

Middle EasternILmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1.5 cups soaked and boiled chickpeas
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 cup tahini
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion
2 green chilies
1 inch ginger
1/4 cup fresh coriander
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup mint leaves

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

tahini

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Greek yogurt lowers calories while providing creaminess.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often less expensive and readily available.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Cornstarch can help bind the mixture at a lower cost.

cumin

🥗Healthier: ground coriander

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Caraway seeds provide a similar flavor profile.

1

Roast white sesame seeds on low flame until aromatic and slightly popping, then cool and grind with olive oil to make tahini.

2

In a grinder, add soaked and boiled chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, cumin powder, tahini, olive oil, and salt. Blend well, pausing to stir and adding water if needed for consistency.

3

Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and garnish with extra virgin olive oil and chili powder. Optionally add mint leaves and blend for mint hummus.

4

For falafel, drain soaked chickpeas and add to the grinder with onion, green chilies, garlic, ginger, and fresh coriander. Grind to a chunky texture.

5

Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add salt, and mix well.

6

Heat oil in a kadai (deep skillet) on medium-low flame. Form small balls from the batter and fry until golden brown and crispy on the outside, soft inside.

Cooking Techniques

blendingfrying

Equipment Needed

blenderdeep skilletmixing bowlmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianveganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

sesame

Also Known As

Falafel PlatterFalafel and Hummus

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