A new submission for  faccc

I've been experimenting with new foods. Trying out new things and I wanted to try Falafel... like Schwarma Its sometihng I had heard about but never tried.

Its a pretty simple, fairly healthy, and cost affective dish.

I'll definitely be making it again. hell the falafel patties could be a comfy burger substitute

For the sauce I used the same Tahini yogurt sauce from my schwarma

Falafel

Ingredients


1 1/2 cups dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans; about 12 ounces)
2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
5 garlic cloves, peeled
1 onion, quartered
1 leek, trimmed and cut into 3 pieces
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Yogurt-Tahini Dip
8 (6-inch) pitas, cut in half

Preparation

Sort and wash chickpeas; place in a large bowl. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans. Cover; let stand 8 hours. Drain.

Combine chickpeas, cilantro, and next 8 ingredients (cilantro though leek) in a food processor; process until mixture resembles coarse meal. Divide chickpea mixture into 16 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add 5 patties; cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Repeat procedure twice with remaining oil and patties.

Spread 1 tablespoon Yogurt-Tahini Dip in each pita half; fill with 1 patty.