Take your taste-buds on a journey with these authentic baked chickpea and lemon falafel balls.
- To make falafel, whiz cumin, coriander, garlic, flour, bicarbonate of soda, lemon zest, chickpeas, parsley and half the onion in a food processor to a coarse paste.
- Using 2 tablespoonfuls mixture for each falafel, form into 12 walnut-sized balls.
- Cover and chill for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Preheat the oven to 200C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Place falafel on the baking tray. Press the tops to flatten slightly, then brush with extra oil. Bake, turning halfway through, for 25 minutes or until golden.
- Remove and set aside to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, to make the tahini dressing, whisk oil, tahini, honey, lemon juice and 2 tbs water together in a bowl. Season and set aside until ready to serve.
- Combine rocket, tomato and remaining onion on a platter. Top with cooled falafel and serve with the tahini dressing.
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