Uploaded March 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Need another tasty Lenten meatless meal?
Try my Middle East inspired Falafel recipe! For more information, or to get the recipe, please visit platinggrace.com
Falafel: Make 10-12 Fritters
1 Cup Chick Peas, drained completely
1 small Onion, minced
2 Tbs Parsley, minced
2 Tbs Cilantro, minced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Baking Powder
1 Cup of Flour
1 Pita Bread per person
2-3 cups of Canola Oil
½ tsp Salt /Pepper
Tzatziki Inspired Cucumber Cream Sauce
¼ cup of Diced Cucumber
¼ cup of Sour Cream
2 tbsp. of Tahini paste
2 tbsp. lemon juice
½ ts of Salt / Pepper
Directions
1. Place the can chick peas in bowl and drain off liquid
2. Place the chick peas and onion in the bowl of a food processor add 2 tbsp.
parsley, 2 tbsp. cilantro, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tsp. of cumin, 1 tsp of baking powder and pulse until fully incorporated.. Do not puree mixture, just combine until a wet grainy sandy “dough” forms. Place in bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
4. Form mixture into balls using a falafel scoop or spoon.
5. In a deep pot heat 3 inches of oil to 375 degrees and fry to test 1 ball. If ball
breaks apart add a little flour to mixture.
6. Fry for about 3-5 minutes, depending on size, or until golden brown. Place on paper towel to drain the oil.
7. Cut Pita bread into small triangles and serve with a Tzatziki inspired Sauce
To make the Tzatziki Sauce, combine all the ingredients together.
Need another tasty Lenten meatless meal?
Try my Middle East inspired Falafel recipe! For more information, or to get the recipe, please visit platinggrace.com
Falafel: Make 10-12 Fritters
1 Cup Chick Peas, drained completely
1 small Onion, minced
2 Tbs Parsley, minced
2 Tbs Cilantro, minced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Baking Powder
1 Cup of Flour
1 Pita Bread per person
2-3 cups of Canola Oil
½ tsp Salt /Pepper
Tzatziki Inspired Cucumber Cream Sauce
¼ cup of Diced Cucumber
¼ cup of Sour Cream
2 tbsp. of Tahini paste
2 tbsp. lemon juice
½ ts of Salt / Pepper
Directions
1. Place the can chick peas in bowl and drain off liquid
2. Place the chick peas and onion in the bowl of a food processor add 2 tbsp.
parsley, 2 tbsp. cilantro, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tsp. of cumin, 1 tsp of baking powder and pulse until fully incorporated.. Do not puree mixture, just combine until a wet grainy sandy “dough” forms. Place in bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
4. Form mixture into balls using a falafel scoop or spoon.
5. In a deep pot heat 3 inches of oil to 375 degrees and fry to test 1 ball. If ball
breaks apart add a little flour to mixture.
6. Fry for about 3-5 minutes, depending on size, or until golden brown. Place on paper towel to drain the oil.
7. Cut Pita bread into small triangles and serve with a Tzatziki inspired Sauce
To make the Tzatziki Sauce, combine all the ingredients together.
