Falafel With Tahini And Cilantro Sauces

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This is a great vegetarian dish for lunch or dinner!! Crisp on the outside, tender in the middle. Add more pepper flakes to the cilantro sauce is you like more bite.

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Steps

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In a food processor or blender mix together the first 11 ingredients until just smooth-a few small pieces is fine.

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Stir in the baking powder and flour mixing well.

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Cover and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.

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In the meantime in a food processor or blender combine the tahini , water , lemon juice , garlic , salt and cayenne-pulse to smooth and pour into a squirt bottle if you have one.

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Set aside.

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In a food processor or blender combine the cilantro , garlic , onions , red pepper flakes , peanut oil , vegetable oil , salt , pepper and sugar.

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Puree to smooth and pour into a squirt bottle if you have another one.

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Set aside.

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Shred lettuce , dice tomatoes and wrap pitas in a just damp towel and place in the middle of a 250f oven.

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Heat oil over medium high heat in a heavy skillet-you would only need around 2 inches of oil for this-or in a deep , heavy saucepan.

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Take about 2 t chickpea mixture and form into a ball , then press to form a small patty.

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Repeat until you have 3 or 4 an.

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Ingredients

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chickpeas, onion, parsley, fresh lemon juice, garlic cloves, coriander, cumin, salt, pepper, turmeric, cayenne, baking powder, flour, vegetable oil, tahini, water, lemon juice, cilantro, green onions, red pepper flakes, peanut oil, sugar, pita bread, lettuce, diced tomato