Suitable for any meal, from family dinners to gatherings with friends, this recipe offers a culinary experience that is both familiar and new, unpretentious yet full of flavors. So, let's head to the Nordic lands
1can of 400 g of cooked chickpeas1 small onionfinely chopped
2garlic clovescrushed
2tablespoonsfresh dillchopped
1tablespoonfresh fennelchopped
1teaspoonground cumin
1teaspoonground coriander
3-4tablespoonschickpea flour(adjust based on consistency)
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
Ingredients for the Tahini Dill Sauce:
3tablespoonstahini
1tablespoonlemon juice
1tablespoonfresh dillchopped
Water(as needed, to adjust consistency)
Salt and pepper to taste
Ingredients for the Potato Purée:
1kgpotatoespeeled and cut into pieces
3-4tablespoonsolive oil or vegan butter
60mloat milk or other unsweetened plant milk
1tablespoonfresh dill chopped (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
For the Potato Purée:
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot to dry out over low heat for a few moments, stirring to prevent sticking. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or whisk until you reach the desired consistency.
Gradually incorporate the olive oil or vegan butter and oat milk, whisking until the purée is smooth. Add the dill (if using), salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
For the Falafels:
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, dill, fennel, cumin, and coriander. Process until you have a homogeneous but still slightly coarse paste.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add the chickpea flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well. If the mixture is too wet, add a little more chickpea flour. Form into balls or patties.
Heat a pan with a generous amount of vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the falafels until golden and crispy on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
For the Tahini Dill Sauce:
In a small bowl, combine the tahini, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Gradually add water until you reach the desired consistency for the sauce.
Serving:
Serve the hot falafels accompanied by the potato purée and tahini dill sauce. This combination creates a comforting and flavorful meal, perfect for an evening inspired by Scandinavian flavors.