Falafels with curry fresh cheese sauce

Name: Falafels with curry fresh cheese sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 400g cooked chickpeas; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tsp pink salt; 2 garlic cloves; Fresh parsley; 1 onion; 5 heaping tbsp chickpea flour; 200ml fat-free whipped fresh cheese (queso fresco batido); 1 tbsp curry powder; 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; Juice of 1 lime; 1 tsp garlic powder

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Today I'm making baked falafels with cooked chickpeas and a curry fresh cheese sauce that we absolutely love at home. Cumin, garlic, and parsley bring plenty of flavor to the mix, and chickpea flour helps give it the right texture so you can shape the patties easily. It serves four, with just 15 minutes of prep and 20 in the oven.

If you're looking for delicious sauces to pair with falafel, this creamy blend with curry and lime goes wonderfully with every bite. I love sauces made with smooth whipped fresh cheese (queso fresco batido) because they come together in seconds and let you play with different spices. I serve it on the side for dipping: a fun, tasty way to bring legumes to the table for sharing.

To keep cooking with legumes, take a look at my Lentil falafels and this Lentil omelette with carrot and curry.

Prep: 15 minCook: 20 minServes: 4

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Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need for the falafels

400g cooked chickpeas
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp pink salt
2 garlic cloves
Fresh parsley
1 onion
5 heaping tbsp chickpea flour

For the curry fresh cheese sauce

200ml fat-free whipped fresh cheese (queso fresco batido)
1 tbsp curry powder
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp garlic powder

Step by step

Method

1Add all the falafel ingredients to a food processor and blend until combined.
2Shape into patties and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3Bake at 200 ºC for roughly 15-20 minutes.
4Mix all the sauce ingredients together until smooth.
5All done! Our FALAFELS WITH CURRY FRESH CHEESE SAUCE are ready.

Frequently asked questions

Can I freeze these falafels?

Yes, you can freeze them once baked and completely cooled. It's best to freeze them spread out on a tray first so they don't stick together. Keep the sauce separate and make it fresh when serving, as freezing can alter its creamy texture.

What can I use instead of whipped fresh cheese in the sauce?

You can use thick, unsweetened plain Greek yogurt. Add the lime juice little by little and taste as you go, since yogurt already has its own natural tang.

How do I keep falafels made with cooked chickpeas from falling apart?

Drain and dry the chickpeas very thoroughly before blending; excess moisture makes the dough harder to shape. Add the five heaping tablespoons of chickpea flour and press the patties firmly together with your hands before baking.