🌿 Authentic Falafel + Creamy Tahini Sauce (The Perfect Pair)

 

🌿 Authentic Falafel + Creamy Tahini Sauce (The Perfect Pair)

Total Time: 1 hr (plus soak time) | Prep: 25 mins | Cook: 15 mins | Serves: 4–6

If I had to describe falafel in one word, it would be magic. Crispy golden outside, soft and herby inside, and packed with plant-based protein that hits just right. But let’s be real—falafel without tahini sauce? That’s like arroz con gandules without sofrito. You need the drizzle.

This recipe gives you both: the authentic, Middle Eastern–style falafel (no canned chickpeas here, only the real deal) and the creamy, tangy tahini sauce that makes it sing. Perfect stuffed in pita, loaded with veggies, or just eaten hot out the fryer while nobody’s looking (no judgment).

🛒 Ingredients

For the Falafel:

For the Tahini Sauce:

  • ½ cup tahini (sesame seed paste)

  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated

  • ¼–½ cup cold water (adjust for consistency)

  • ½ tsp salt

  • Optional: pinch cumin, paprika, or chopped parsley for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Falafel:

  1. Soak chickpeas overnight (12+ hours). Drain well.

  2. Blend: In a food processor, pulse chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Texture should be coarse, not smooth.

  3. Mix: Stir in baking soda. Add flour if too crumbly. Chill 30 mins.

  4. Shape: Scoop 2 tbsp at a time, roll into balls or patties.

  5. Fry: Heat oil to 350°F. Fry in batches, 3–4 mins per side until crispy + golden. Drain on paper towels or rack.

Tahini Sauce:

  1. In a bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt.

  2. Slowly whisk in cold water until smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness as needed.

  3. Taste + tweak with extra lemon, garlic, or spices.

🧠 Mom Tips

  • 🌱 Use dried chickpeas only—canned will give you mushy falafel that falls apart.

  • 🥙 Air fryer hack: Lightly brush falafel with oil and air fry at 375°F for 12–15 mins.

  • 🥄 Tahini sauce too thick? Add more water. Too thin? Add a spoon of tahini.

  • ❄️ Freeze uncooked falafel balls for busy weeknights. Fry straight from frozen!

🥣 Why I Love It

This is one of those meals that feels indulgent but is secretly fueling you with protein, fiber, and herbs. My kids call them “falafel nuggets” and dip them in sauce like fries—so yes, mom-win unlocked. Plus, the tahini drizzle? Instant upgrade for grain bowls, roasted veggies, or even sandwiches.

Falafel night is always a vibe in my kitchen, and now it can be in yours too. 🌿✨


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