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Cairo Falafel Plate
Soaked chickpeas fry with garlic, coriander, cumin, and tahini sauce for a Middle Eastern plate.
Hard⏱️ 12 hr 37 min📖 1 min readServes 5~360 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 12 min cook 720 min rest
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 12 h 37 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating12 h
- Cooking12 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
- 250 gr Dried chickpeas
- 1 adet Onion
- 4 diş Garlic
- 0.5 demet Cilantro
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Cumin
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Tahini
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Lemon juice
- 5 adet Pide bread
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Neutral oil
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the chickpeas in plenty of water for at least 12 hours.
12 hr720:00 - 2
Drain the chickpeas and pulse with onion, garlic, cilantro, and spices until coarse.
- 3
Rest the mixture in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 4
Shape the mixture into small discs.
- 5
Fry the falafel in 170°C oil for 3 minutes on each side.
6 min06:00 - 6
Prepare a pourable sauce with tahini, lemon, and water.
- 7
Serve the falafel with pide, salad, and tahini sauce.
💡 Tip: Using soaked but uncooked chickpeas keeps the falafel from falling apart in the oil.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with pita, pickles, tahini sauce, and tomato salad.
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Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 75% match~360
kcal calories
15
g protein
46
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 16%Carbs 50%Fat 34%
GI 22 · Low GIGL 10 · Low GL
1g
Sugar
1.5g
Fiber
15mg
Sodium
11.4g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (75%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
5/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Sesame
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Cairo Falafel Plate make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Cairo Falafel Plate take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 12 minutes, including 720 minutes of passive resting; 757 minutes in total.Is Cairo Falafel Plate difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Cairo Falafel Plate have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 15g, carbs: 46g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Cairo Falafel Plate contain?
This recipe contains Sesame, Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Cairo Falafel Plate belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Cairo Falafel Plate need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.Is Cairo Falafel Plate filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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