Lunch
Falafel from Scratch with Tzatziki Sauce
Carol Shelton Wines
3354-B Coffey Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
carolshelton.com
- RECIPE YEAR: 2026
- RECIPE BY: Gregory Hallihan
- YIELD: Serves 46
- PAIRS WELL WITH: 2022 Monga Zin
We are making Falafel Patties from chickpea flour (gluten-free and vegan) served in Pita bread with Tzatziki Sauce and garnishes of tomato, cucumber and greens. Warm, exotic Mediterranean spices pair beautifully with our Monga Zin, organic and dry-farmed in Rancho Cucamonga...the wine is just as "Moroccan" as the food!
Dry "MIX" for Falafel base
Ingredients:
- 3 cups Garbanzo/chickpea flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 Tbsp Salt
- 1/2 Tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Ground Coriander
- 1/4 tsp Ground Cardamom
- 1 tsp fresh Lemon Zest finely grated
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp freshly ground Black Pepper
- 2 tsp Sesame Seeds toasted
Section Directions:
Mix dry ingredients together well.
The rest of the Falafel Patties
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups water (plus 1 T more)
- 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1/2 cup fresh Parsley coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh Cilantro coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh Mint coarsely chopped
- 3 each Green Onions, white+light green only coarsely chopped
Section Directions:
Put in food processor all of above ingredients and Dry MIX. Process till it is a rather firm dough and sticks together pretty well. REFRIGERATE at least 20 min, up to overnight. Shape chilled dough into slightly flattened 1" balls, making all of the balls at the same time. Cook them in oil in a skillet or air fry them, your choice! Sprinkle with a pinch of salt right after they come out of the fryer.
Tzatziki Sauce
Ingredients:
- 1 cup PLAIN Greek (strained) Yogurt
- 1-2 Tbsp freshly squeezed Lemon Juice to taste
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- 1 tsp Fresh Dill coarsely chopped
- 1 tsp Fresh Mint coarsely chopped
Section Directions:
Mix well in mini food processor if you have one. Serve drizzled over Falafel-stuffed Pita bread.
Recipe Directions:
To assemble, place 1-2 falafel patties into a slightly warmed pita-half’s pocket. Add your choice of garnishes below: English Cucumber (seeded if you prefer), chopped into ½- ¾ “ dice Red onion, chopped into ¼ “ dice Sliced tomato, 1” chunks Finely shredded lettuce and/or cabbage Drizzle of Tzatziki Sauce
