Homemade Falafel with Ginger Yogurt

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 250g dried chickpeas
• 1 medium onion
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 30 ml chopped fresh parsley
• 30 ml chopped fresh cilantro
• 5 ml cumin
• 5 ml of turmeric
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil for frying
• 240 ml natural yogurt
• 15 ml grated ginger
• Salt to taste
• 15 ml lemon juice

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Start by soaking the chickpeas in cold water for at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain them well.
2. In a blender, combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Blend until you obtain a homogeneous mass but with some texture.
3. Form balls or sheets with the falafel dough, depending on your preference.
4. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the falafel until they turn golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain them on absorbent paper.
5. For the ginger yogurt, mix the natural yogurt with the grated ginger, salt, and lemon juice until well integrated.
6. Serve the falafel hot with the ginger yogurt on the side.