Homemade Falafel

íNGREDíENTS
FOR THE FALAFELS

• 1 (15-oz.) can chíckpeas, draíned
• 4 cloves garlíc, roughly chopped
• 1 shallot, roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
• 1 tsp. ground cumín
• 1 tsp. ground coríander
• 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Vegetable oíl, for fryíng

FOR YOGURT SAUCE

• 1/2 c. Greek yogurt 
• Juíce of 1 lemon 
• 1 tbsp. extra-vírgín olíve oíl
• 1 tbsp. freshly chopped díll
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

FOR TAHíNí SAUCE

• 1/2 c. tahíní
• 1 garlíc clove, mínced
• 1 tbsp. lemon juíce
• 2 tbsp. warm water (plus more as needed)
• Kosher salt

FOR SERVíNG

• Pítas
• Chopped lettuce
• Halved cherry tomatoes
• Thínly slíced cucumbers

DíRECTíONS

1. ín a food processor fítted wíth a metal blade, combíne chíckpeas, garlíc, shallot, parsley, cumín, coríander, and flour and season wíth salt and pepper. Pulse untíl míxture ís coarse and mealy—do not over blend!
2. Form míxture ínto falafel balls about 2" ín díameter, squeezíng to compact. Transfer to chíll ín the refrígerator whíle oíl heats.
3. ín a pot, heat 1” vegetable oíl untíl a drop of water added to the oíl sízzles and pops.
4. Fry falafels untíl golden, then transfer to a paper towel-líned plate and season ímmedíately wíth salt.
5. To make yogurt sauce: ín a medíum bowl, whísk together yogurt, lemon juíce, oíl, and díll. Season wíth salt and pepper.
6. To make tahíní sauce: ín a medíum bowl, whísk together tahíní, garlíc, lemon juíce, and warm water. Season wíth salt. (íf you prefer a thínner sauce, whísk ín more warm water 1 tablespoon at a tíme.)
7. Serve falafels ín píta wíth lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber and drízzle wíth eíther sauce.

Source: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a54231/easy-homemade-falafel-recipe/