Lebanese

Cumin and Paprika Crispy Falafel with Tzatziki

Name: Cumin and Paprika Crispy Falafel with Tzatziki
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 200g chickpeas (soaked overnight); 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp coriander; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup flour; oil for frying; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 cucumber, grated; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp paprika

Enhances the earthy notes with additional cumin and smoky paprika.

47 minutes4 servings

Method

Mix cumin and paprika into the falafel batter before frying.
Drain and rinse chickpeas, then blend with onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Mix in flour. Chill 30 minutes.
Heat oil in a pan and fry falafel balls until golden brown.
Mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and lemon juice for tzatziki. Serve with falafel.

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