These homemade falafel are packed with chickpeas, tahini and warming spices, then served with a creamy tahini and lemon sauce.
Falafel
Sauce
Blender or food processor
1.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for around 3 minutes until softened.
2.
Add the garlic, cumin, turmeric, cayenne and paprika. Cook for a further 1–2 minutes.
3.
Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
4.
Add the onion mixture, chickpeas, tahini, oat flour and coriander to a food processor or blender. Season with black pepper and pulse until combined but still slightly coarse. Avoid blending into a smooth paste.
5.
Divide the mixture into 8 portions and shape into small balls or patties.
6.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the falafel and cook for around 5 minutes on each side, turning carefully, until browned and cooked through.
7.
Mix the tahini, lemon juice, sriracha and soy sauce. Add 1–2 tbsp water, a little at a time, until you reach your preferred consistency.
8.
Serve the falafel with the tahini sauce.
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Storage information
Store cooked falafel in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Store the sauce separately. Reheat the falafel until piping hot throughout before serving.
Tip
Serve 4 falafel with a generous portion of salad, or for a more substantial lunch, add a small wholemeal pitta.
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