Falafel Burger | TasteToronto

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight (do not use canned chickpeas)
• 1 cup parsley (not packed), roughly chopped (about one large bunch)
• 1 cup cilantro (not packed), roughly chopped (about one large bunch)
• 1 small green chili pepper, serrano or jalapeño pepper (optional)
• 1/2 cup onion, roughly chopped
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/3 cup lukewarm water, or more depending on consistency
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Salt, to taste
• Sesame buns
• Tomatoes, sliced
• Iceberg lettuce, shaved or torn
• Falafel patties (see recipe)
• Tahini sauce (see recipe)
• Hummus (optional)
• Hot sauce (optional)