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Falafel sandwich

Recettes salées Printemps Été Automne Hiver Plus d’une heure Vegan Difficulté moyenne Autocuiseur Faitout
Prep time
30 minutes, start the day before
Cooking time
2 hours + 20 minutes
Serves
4 people

Method

  1. The night before, soak the chickpeas and fava beans in a large bowl of water with a teaspoon of baking soda
  2. Mix the sesame purée and lemon juice and add the warm water until you have a smooth, white cream
  3. Cook the chickpeas and beans for 2 hours in a pot of water with a teaspoon of baking soda
  4. Peel and slice the onion and garlic and chop the parsley
  5. Drain the chickpeas and beans, then blend them with the onion, garlic, parsley, and spices
  6. Refrigerate
  7. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and use an ice cream scoop to make balls of the blended falafel mixture
  8. Immerse the falafel balls in the hot oil and cook each side until golden brown
  9. Serve in the pitas with the sesame sauce

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp white sesame purée
  • Juice from one lemon
  • Some warm water
  • 125 g (4.4 oz) dried chickpeas
  • 125 g (4.4 oz) dried fava beans
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 bunch of parsley
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 large pinch of cumin
  • 1 large pinch of dried coriander
  • Salt and pepper
  • Frying oil
  • 4 pitas

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Pressure cooker

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