By Falafel wraps are a delicious and popular Middle Eastern dish, consisting of crispy falafel balls wrapped in a flatbread, usually accompanied by fresh vegetables and a variety of flavorful sauces.
Recipe to make your own falafel wraps:
Ingredients
For the Falafel:
- 1 ½ cups dried chickpeas (or 2 cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed)
- 1 small onion, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2-3 tbsp flour (if needed for binding)
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Wrap:
- Flatbreads or pita bread
- Lettuce, shredded
- Tomatoes, diced
- Cucumber, sliced
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Pickles (optional)
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or cilantro)
For the Sauce:
- Tahini sauce (made by mixing tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and water)
- Yogurt sauce (made by mixing yogurt, garlic, cucumber, and dill)
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Falafel Mixture:
- If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight in plenty of water. Drain well.
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the mixture is finely ground but not pureed.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl. If it’s too wet, add a bit of flour to bind it together. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Shape and Fry the Falafel:
- Using your hands or a falafel scoop, shape the mixture into small balls or patties.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry the falafel balls in batches until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Assemble the Wrap:
- Warm the flatbreads or pita bread.
- Place a few falafel balls in the center of each flatbread.
- Add shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, pickles, and fresh herbs as desired.
- Drizzle with tahini sauce, yogurt sauce, and hot sauce if using.
- Wrap and Serve:
- Fold the sides of the flatbread over the filling, then roll up tightly.
- Serve immediately, accompanied by extra sauce if desired.
