Classic Falafel

• 1 FOR FALAFELS
• 1 can Chickpeas 15 oz drained
• 4 teaspoons Garlic minced
• 1 Shallot chopped
• 2 tablespoons Parsley chopped
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Coriander
• 2 tablespoons Flour
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
• 3 cups Oil saffron for frying
• 1 FOR SAUCE
• 1/2 cup Tahini Sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 2+ tablespoons Water warm
• 1 FOR SERVING
• 8 Pitas
• 1 cup Chopped Lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
• 1 cup Cucumbers sliced and halved
• 1/2 cup Pepperoncinis
• 1/2 cup Humus

1. 1. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine chickpeas, garlic, shallot, parsley, cumin, coriander, and flour and season with salt and pepper. Blend until mixture resembles a thick paste.
2. 2. Form mixture into falafel balls.
3. 3. In a shallow pot, heat 1" vegetable oil.
4. 4. Fry falafels until golden, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
5. 5. Make sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, garlic powder, and warm water. Season with salt.
6. 6. Serve falafels in pita with lettuce, tomatoes, humus, and cucumber and drizzle with sauce.

falafels, garlic, shallot, parsley chopped, cumin, coriander, flour, salt, pepper, oil saffron, for sauce, tahini sauce, garlic, chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pepperoncinis, humus

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/classic-falafel-5ab1a4fa0f4ab164841eb093 (may not work)