Smash Falafel Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups dried chickpeas (soaked 8-12 hours, drained)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Vegetable oil for frying (about 2 cups)
• ½ cup tahini paste
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup water (adjust for desired thickness)
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for richness)
• Sliced cucumbers
• Diced tomatoes
• Pickled turnips or red onions
• Fresh mint leaves
• Chopped scallions
• Hot sauce or harissa paste