Falafel Golden Domes With Tahini Sauce

Serves:

Ingredients:

1 lb Chickpeas; soaked overnight,
- cooked, and drained.
3 Garlic cloves; minced
1/2 ts Baking powder
2 ts Ground cinnamon
2 ts Ground cumin
1 bn Parsley; minced
1 md Onion; grated
4 Scallions; minced
2 tb Fresh cilantro, chopped
3 c Vegetable oil
4 Pita breads; warmed
1 Tomato; finely chopped
2 Lemons; juiced
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3/4 c Tahini (sesame paste)
3 tb -Water (or as needed)
2 Lemons, juiced
2 Garlic cloves; minced
1 tb Fresh parsley, minced
Black pepper
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Method:

Remove the skins from the cooked chickpeas by rubbing them with a dish towel.
Place the chickpeas in a food processor and purée them.
Add the garlic, baking powder, coriander, cumin, parsley, onions, scallions, and cilantro.
Blend the ingredients together so that a smooth paste is formed.
Add some water if necessary.
Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes.
Form the paste into patties that are 2" in diameter and 1/2" thick.
In a medium large saucepan place the vegetable oil and heat it on medium high until it is hot.
Add the patties and deep-fry them for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Drain them on paper towels.
In each of the pita breads place some of the falafel, tomatoes, lemon juice, and Tahini Sauce.
For Tahini Sauce: In a small bowl place the tahini, water, and lemon juice.
Mix the ingredients together so that a smooth sauce is formed (add more water if necessary).
Add the garlic, parsley, and black pepper.
Mix them in so that they are well blended.
Makes 1 cup.