Crispy Homemade Falafel with Tahini Drizzle | PEKIS Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried chickpeas (200 g) – Small beige legumes that expand when soaked
• 0.5 cup chopped yellow onion (75 g) – Pale yellow, slightly moist pieces
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley leaves (15 g) – Bright green with serrated edges
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (9 g) – Off-white, pungent aroma
• 1 tsp ground cumin (2 g) – Warm brown powder with earthy scent
• 1 tsp ground coriander (2 g) – Light tan powder, citrusy aroma
• 0.5 tsp baking powder (2 g) – Fine white powder
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (24 g)
• 1 tsp salt (5 g)
• 0.25 tsp ground black pepper (1 g)
• 1 cup vegetable oil (240 ml) for frying – Neutral color, smooth texture
• 0.5 cup tahini (120 g) – Thick, pale beige paste
• 2 tbsp lemon juice (30 ml) – Clear, bright yellow liquid
• 2 tbsp cold water (30 ml)