Falafels with Tahini Sauce

Ingredients

1 8ounce bag of dried garbanzo beans

2 teaspoons of cumin

2 teaspoons of ground red pepper

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoons pepper

1 onion, cut into quarters

4 garlic cloves

2 teaspoons flour

1 cup parsley

Oil for frying

Directions

Soak garbanzo beans in water over night. Drain. In a large food processor combine all ingredients. Pulse until all ingredients are combined and formed into a paste. If it is too thick add water. Let sit for an hour. Heat oil in a large pan. Form mixture into small balls and fry on both sides until golden brown. Serve hot with warmed pita bread, diced tomatoes, lettuce, and tahini sauce.

Tahini Sauce

Ingredients

1 cup tahini

4 tablespoons cold water

3-5 lemons (depending on thickness)

1 garlic clove, smashed with salt until a paste is formed

Directions

Put tahini in a large bowl. Add water and combine. This will form a very thick paste. Add juice of 3 lemons and combine. If the mixture is still very thick continue adding lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and the mixture makes a sauce. Add garlic and combine.