Falafel with Hummus and Tzatziki - traditional recipe

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 240 ml dried chickpeas
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 5 ml cumin
• 5 ml paprika
• 15 ml lemon juice
• 15 ml of tahini
• 15 ml olive oil
• 30 ml fresh parsley leaves
• 5 ml of salt
• 1/10 ml black pepper
• 1 small cucumber
• 240 ml Greek yogurt
• 15 ml of fresh eneldo
• 15 ml olive oil
• 5 ml lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Soak the chickpeas in water for 8-12 hours. Drain them and reserve.
2. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas with the onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Process until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
3. Form the chickpea mixture into balls. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the balls until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side, ensuring a crunchy exterior and soft interior.
4. For the tzatziki, grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture. Mix the Greek yogurt with the grated cucumber, dill, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
5. Serve the falafel with the hummus and tzatziki, garnishing with a sprig of parsley for an added touch of freshness.