Falafel wraps with tahini sauce

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 45 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Falafel
  • Dried chickpeas : 1 cup
  • Onion (finely chopped) : 1 medium-sized
  • Garlic cloves (minced) : 3
  • Fresh parsley (chopped) : 1/2 cup cup
  • Ground cumin : 1 teaspoon
  • Ground coriander : 1 teaspoon
  • Baking powder : 1 teaspoon
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • All-purpose flour : 2 tablespoon
  • Vegetable oil : for frying
• Tahini Sauce
  • Tahini paste : 1/2 cup cup
  • Lemon juice : 2 tablespoon
  • Garlic clove (minced) : 1
  • Water : 1/4 cup cup
  • Salt : 1/4 tsp teaspoon
• Wraps
  • Whole wheat tortillas : 4
  • Lettuce (shredded) :
  • Tomato (sliced) : 1
  • Cucumber (sliced) : 1

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Steps

• Prepare the Falafel Mixture
• Mix the dried chickpeas with water in a bowl and let them soak overnight.
• Drain the chickpeas and transfer them to a food processor.
• Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and flour to the food processor.
• Pulse the mixture until well combined and slightly coarse in texture.
• Transfer the falafel mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Make the Tahini Sauce
• In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini paste, lemon juice, minced garlic, water, and salt.
• Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed. Set aside.
• Cook the Falafel
• Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
• Shape the falafel mixture into small patties or balls.
• Fry the falafel in batches until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
• Remove the falafel from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
• Assemble the Wraps
• Warm the whole wheat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
• Spread a generous amount of tahini sauce on each tortilla.
• Place a few falafel patties or balls on top of the sauce.
• Add shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, and cucumber.
• Roll up the tortilla tightly, tucking in the sides as you go.
• Cut the wraps in half and serve.

Tips

• For extra flavor, you can add chopped fresh mint or cilantro to the falafel mixture.
• If you prefer a spicier sauce, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the tahini sauce.

Information

• Falafel wraps are a popular Middle Eastern street food and make a delicious and satisfying meal.
• Tahini sauce is made from ground sesame seeds and adds a creamy and nutty flavor to the wraps.