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Falafel Pita with Tzatziki Sauce

Chef Grant Gordon

June 12, 2023

Falafel

Falafel

Ingredients

Falafel

  • 1 can chickpeas

  • 2 T. soy sauce

  • 2 T. garlic

  • 2 T. green onion

  • 2 tsp. coriander

  • 1 tsp. cumin

  • 4-6 T. flour

  • 2 tsp. salt

  • 2 tsp. pepper


 

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1/2 c. sour cream

  • 4 T. buttermilk

  • 1/2 cucumber, partially peeled

  • 1/2 T. garlic

  • 1 T. dill weed

  • 1 T. lemon juice

  • 1 tsp. salt


 

Sandwich Components

  • 1 ball falafel

  • 1 oz. onion, sliced

  • 2 slices tomato

  • 2 leaves lettuce, sliced

  • 1 oz. tzatziki sauce

  • 1 pita

Instructions

Falafel

  1. In Robot Coupt/ food processor, combine all ingredients, and pulse until mixture is well-combined. Do not over-mix

  2. Roll mixture into 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) balls. You may use an ice cream scoop. You should get about 15 balls.

  3. Fry the falafel balls in oil of your choice until golden brown.


 

Tzatziki Sauce

  1. Add cucumber, garlic, and dill weed into Robot Coupe/ food processor, and pulse until minced.

  2. Drain some of the cucumber juice.

  3. Whisk all ingredients until well-incorporated.



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