A delicious and nutritious falafel bowl topped with a creamy yogurt sauce, perfect for a healthy meal.
Author:Ghalina
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Frying
Cuisine:Middle Eastern
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup dried chickpeas
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp baking powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Oil for frying
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt to taste
Fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers) for serving
Instructions
Soak the chickpeas in water overnight.
Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then blend them with onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper until a coarse mixture forms.
Shape the mixture into small balls or patties.
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the falafel until golden brown on all sides.
In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt to create the yogurt sauce.
Assemble the bowl with fresh vegetables, falafel, and drizzle with yogurt sauce.
Notes
For a healthier option, bake the falafel instead of frying.
Adjust the spices according to your taste preference.