{"id":7994,"date":"2018-06-23T12:52:47","date_gmt":"2018-06-23T12:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chefreetuudaykugaji.com\/blog\/?p=7994"},"modified":"2018-06-23T12:52:47","modified_gmt":"2018-06-23T12:52:47","slug":"beetroot-falafel-with-cilantro-tahini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chefreetuudaykugaji.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/23\/beetroot-falafel-with-cilantro-tahini\/","title":{"rendered":"Beetroot Falafel with Cilantro Tahini"},"content":{"rendered":"

A big goodbye to the scorching summers, welcome the rainy season by relishing these chickpea and beetroot falafel, served very hot with creamy cilantro tahini.<\/strong><\/p>\n

How about a cutting chai with it?????<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Preparation Time: 08 hours including soaking of Chickpeas overnight<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cooking Time: 15 to 20 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chilling Time in Refrigerator- 02 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n

Makes: 10 Balls<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients and Quantity:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chickpeas, dried- \u00bd cup<\/p>\n

Beetroot, cooked and roughly chopped- 01 no. medium sized<\/p>\n

Onion roughly chopped- \u00bd cup<\/p>\n

Parsley, finely chopped- 01 tbsp.<\/p>\n

Cilantro, finely chopped- 02 sprigs.<\/p>\n

Garlic cloves- 03 nos.<\/p>\n

Cumin, lightly roasted- \u00bd tsp.<\/p>\n

Salt- to taste<\/p>\n

Bengal gram \/ Refined flour- 02 tbsp.<\/p>\n

Vegetable oil- as required for deep frying<\/p>\n

Cilantro Tahini Sauce:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tahini- 1\/4th<\/sup> cup<\/p>\n

Garlic cloves-02 nos.<\/p>\n

Cilantro, chopped- 1\/4th<\/sup> cup<\/p>\n

Lemon juice- 01 tsp.<\/p>\n

Salt- to taste<\/p>\n

Pepper- to taste<\/p>\n

Ground cumin- 1\/4th<\/sup> tsp.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wash and put the Chickpeas in a glass bowl with enough water to cover it.<\/p>\n

Soak Overnight.<\/p>\n

In the morning drain off the water and wash the chickpeas thoroughly.<\/p>\n

Let them dry for a little while.<\/p>\n

Place the drained and uncooked chickpeas in a food processor. Blend it along with beetroot, onion, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin and salt to taste.<\/p>\n

Add 02 tbsp. of Bengal gram \/ refined flour and pulse. Ensure that it blends properly but not pureed.<\/p>\n

Place the mixture in a bowl, which is covered in the refrigerator for 02 hours.<\/p>\n

Form the mixture into 10 equal balls and deep fry in hot oil on each side so that it is evenly cooked and coloured.<\/p>\n

For preparing the Cilantro Tahini Sauce:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pulse garlic, cilantro, cumin, salt and pepper in a food processor until smooth. Add tahini and lemon juice; process only for 30 seconds. Add water to adjust consistency and whisk well.<\/p>\n

Serve the beetroot falafel hot with Cilantro Tahini Sauce.<\/p>\n

Chef Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. You may add herbs and freshly ground black peppercorns in the Chickpea mixture before it is refrigerated.<\/li>\n
  2. You may add more Bengal gram \/ refined flour to the chickpea mixture, if required.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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