Falafels with Yogurt-Dill Sauce Recipe

Falafels with Yogurt-Dill Sauce Recipe

  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and mashed with fork
  • 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 small unpeeled red potato, shredded
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 cup canola oil for frying
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  1. Combine chickpeas, 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs, red potato, red onion, garlic, egg, 1 tablespoon olive oil, cilantro, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  2. Form mixture into 2-inch patties. Place 1/4 cup panko crumbs in a shallow bowl. Gently press patties into the crumbs to coat.
  3. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Fry patties in the hot oil until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Set patties aside.
  5. Stir yogurt, dill, lemon juice, garlic salt, and white pepper together in a bowl. Serve sauce drizzled over falafels.
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