Falafel, grilled chicken potato and salad with tzatziki

Falafel, grilled chicken potato and salad with tzatziki

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Dried chickpeas - garbanzo beans - you can order from here the main ingredients

Ingredients:

Falafel

Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern “fast food” made of a mixture of chickpeas (or fava beans), fresh herbs, and spices that are formed into a small patties or balls.  It’s thought that falafel originated in Egypt as Coptic Christians looked for a hearty replacement for meat during long seasons of fasting or lent.  It has also become a popular vegan food in Egypt and throughout the Middle East.

Dried chickpeas (you need to let sit in water at least 12 hour) after blend with the following ingredients:

Herbs: parsley, cilantro, dill are key to this authentic recipe.

Yellow onion

Garlic cloves

 salt and pepper: to taste.

Spices: cumin, coriander, and a little cayenne pepper. Along with the fresh herbs, this trio of spices is what gives falafel it's bold authentic taste.

 Baking powder: this is what gives falafel an airy, fluffy texture (many recipes skip this, causing the falafel to come out too dense.) You can also use Psyllium husk for extra fiber) 

Sesame seeds: these are optional here, but I do like the added nuttiness.

You can fry falafel balls in hot oil or in airfryer until they reach golden color. 

Salad

Cucumber with salt and dill

Potato in airfryer

Grilled chicken 

Tzatziki :Greek joghurt, dill, salt and pepper, cucumber 

Enjoy!

Simply organic cumin

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