Classic Falafel And Tahini Sauce

Experience the perfect crunch with these Classic Falafel and Tahini Sauce bites! This Middle Eastern delight is packed with flavor and pairs perfectly with a creamy, tangy tahini sauce for dipping.

Instructions

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   Soak the chickpeas in the water for at least one night, ensuring that the chickpeas are fully submerged.

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   Drain the chickpeas in a colander. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and add the chickpeas. Cover with more paper towels and let dry for at least 2 hours.

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   Add the dried chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, coriander, mint, 5 cloves of garlic, onion, paprika, 2 teaspoons of cumin, ground coriander, baking soda, toasted sesame seeds, salt, and pepper, in a blender and blend until smooth.

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   Use your hands to form falafel the size of a ping pong ball.

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   Heat oil to 320°F (160°C) in a large pot.

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   Add the falafel in batches, and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes.

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   To make tahini sauce, heat the sesame seeds in a frying pan over medium heat until the seeds brown slightly.

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   Let cool for about 5 minutes and pour into a small blender or coffee grinder.

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   Add the sesame oil and half of the olive oil and blend. Add the rest of the olive oil and blend again until you get a smooth mixture.

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    Add ¼ teaspoon of cumin, 2 garlic cloves and lemon juice and blend.

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    Serve the tahini sauce with falafel.

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    Enjoy!

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