The Perfect Street Food to Make at Home | Falafel

Soak 230 grams of dried chickpeas overnight in water.

Chop scallions and herbs into large chunks and lengths.

Combine soaked chickpeas, scallions, herbs, garlic, cumin, salt, and baking soda in a food processor until it forms a grainy mass.

Transfer falafel dough to a bowl and set aside.

Heat oil in a large dutch oven to 350-375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Use a disher to form falafel and drop into the hot oil.

Fry falafel until they float and are deep dark brown, about 3 minutes.

Remove falafel and sprinkle with kosher salt.

Make hummus by blending 1 can of drained chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, and olive oil in a food processor until smooth.

Wrap pita in tin foil and bake in a 400 degree oven for 7 minutes.

Prepare sumac onions by mixing finely sliced onions with sumac, lemon juice, and salt.

Slice tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.

Chop romaine lettuce.

Trim the top of the pita, smear hummus inside, and stuff with falafel, tomatoes, pickles, sumac onions, and lettuce.

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