Usuba
Crispy Falafel with Yogurt Sauce
Crispy chickpea balls with aromatic herbs that are crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. Served hot with a refreshing sauce made from Greek yogurt, cucumber, and fresh herbs.
- Total
- 30 min
- Standard serving
- 368.1 g
Ingredients
Total 9
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Soak the chickpeas for 8–10 hours (preferably overnight). They will absorb the water and swell well.
- 2
Step 2
Rinse the soaked chickpeas with cold water and drain in a colander.
- 3
Step 3
Grind the chickpeas in a blender, food processor, or meat grinder until they reach the consistency of coarse breadcrumbs.
- 4
Step 4
Add minced onion to the chickpeas, 3 cloves of garlic, 3 bunches each of parsley and cilantro, cumin seeds and tahini. Salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
- 5
Step 5
Roll the mixture into medium-sized balls. Fry in preheated oil until golden brown on all sides.
- 6
Step 6
For the sauce, finely chop 2 cucumbers, the remaining 2 garlic cloves, parsley and cilantro. Mix into Greek yogurt. Salt and pepper to taste.
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