Lebanese

Orange and Coriander Crispy Falafel with Tzatziki

Name: Orange and Coriander 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 tbsp orange zest; 1 tsp coriander seeds

Introduces a citrusy and slightly floral twist with orange zest and coriander.

47 minutes4 servings

Method

Add orange zest and coriander seeds to the falafel mixture 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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