Falafel Sandwich (Middle Eastern Pita with Chickpea Balls)
Falafel Sandwich (Middle Eastern Pita with Chickpea Balls) is a beloved Middle Eastern street food made with crispy chickpea balls, fresh vegetables, and creamy tahini sauce, all wrapped in warm pita bread. This satisfying sandwich is packed with plant-based protein and bold flavors. It’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or a filling snack. Falafel is made by blending chickpeas with fresh herbs and spices, shaping them into small balls, and frying until golden brown. Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and pickles inside soft pita bread. Drizzle with tahini sauce for the perfect finishing touch. This homemade falafel sandwich is easy, nutritious, and absolutely delicious!
20 minutes
10 minutes
Main Course
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Falafel Sandwich (Middle Eastern Pita with Chickpea Balls)
Ingredients
For Falafel: 1 ½ cups dried chickpeas (soaked overnight), ½ onion (chopped), 3 cloves garlic, ½ cup parsley, ½ cup cilantro, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp baking soda, 2 tbsp flour, Oil for frying.
For the Sandwich: 4 pita breads, 1 cup lettuce (shredded), ½ cup tomatoes (chopped), ½ cup cucumbers (sliced), ¼ cup pickles (optional), ½ cup tahini sauce.
Instructions
1. Prepare Falafel Mix: Drain soaked chickpeas and add to a food processor. Blend with onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, and baking soda until coarse.
2. Form the Falafel Balls: Transfer mixture to a bowl, add flour, and mix. Shape into small balls or patties. Let them rest for 10 minutes.
3. Fry the Falafel: Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry falafel in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
4. Prepare Pita Bread: Warm the pita on a dry skillet or in the oven.
5. Assemble the Sandwich: Slice open the pita and layer with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and pickles. Add crispy falafel balls.
6. Drizzle with Sauce: Generously drizzle tahini sauce over the filling.
7. Serve and Enjoy: Fold the pita and enjoy your homemade falafel sandwich!
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