Falafel on Hummus With Chopped Peppers and Tomatoes | TasteToronto

Falafel on Hummus With Chopped Peppers and Tomatoes | TasteToronto

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Falafel! This popular Middle Eastern food is made from chickpeas, herbs and spices.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried chickpeas (Do NOT use canned or cooked chickpeas)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, stems removed
  • 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed
  • 1 small onion, quartered
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Oil, for frying
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas or 1 1/2 cups (250 grams) cooked chickpeas
  • 2 teaspoons chickpea flour
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (roughly from 1 large lemon)
  • 1/4 cup tahini (well-stirred)
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons water
  • Pinch of ground paprika
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 pepper (bell pepper or jalapeño pepper), diced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

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