Gluten-Free Falafel with Tahini Yoghurt Sauce

This recipe for gluten-free falafel is a tasty and healthy take on a traditional Middle Eastern dish. These falafel patties are made with chickpeas and fragrant spices. They are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Serve them with a tahini yogurt sauce that is smooth and creamy for a meal that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup gluten-free chickpea flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
• 1 cup plain yogurt dairy-free if needed
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, for garnish
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions:

In a food processor, combine chickpeas, cilantro, parsley, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper

Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped but not pureed

Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and stir in chickpea flour and baking powder until well combined

Form the mixture into 12 equal-sized balls and flatten them slightly to form patties

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat

Fry the falafel patties for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy

You may need to do this in batches

While falafel is cooking, prepare the tahini yoghurt sauce by mixing yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl

Serve the gluten-free falafel patties hot with the tahini yoghurt sauce, garnished with fresh parsley and sesame seeds

Enjoy your delicious gluten-free falafel