Falafel Inspired by the original syrian recipe by chef mahmoud efranjyeh with an Egyptian twist

fava beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: split peas

Chickpeas are more widely available and lower in calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats but can be more expensive.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Almond flour is gluten-free and adds a nutty flavor.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach provides similar nutrients and is often more affordable.

Soak chickpeas in water for at least one and a half days.

Blend half of the soaked chickpeas with coriander, parsley, dill, onion, garlic, baking powder, salt, black pepper, cumin, and coriander in a blender.

Add a little water to help blend the mixture until creamy and easy to shape.

Shape the mixture into oval falafel pieces.

Deep fry the falafel in vegetable oil until crispy and golden brown.

Prepare tahini sauce by mixing tahini, water, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cumin.

Assemble the falafel sandwiches with tahini sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, green chili, and falafel in pita bread.

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