Falafel

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups cooked chickpeas
• 3 scallions, coarsely chopped
• 1 large clove garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Generous 1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley
• Generous 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
• 1 egg
• 1 lemon, juiced
• Kosher salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/3 cup flour, plus 1/4 cup flour for shaping patties
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Lettuce, for garnish
• Chopped salted tomatoes, for garnish
• Grated cucumber, for garnish
• White Bean Yogurt Sauce, recipe follows
• 3/4 cup cooked white beans
• 1 small garlic clove, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Puree the white beans, garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, and olive oil in a mini food processor until very smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve with falafel or as a salad dressing.

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