Falafel balls with tzatziki dip
* VEGETARIAN * SOY FREE * CAN BE PREPARED EARLY * CAN BE FROZEN * GLUTEN FREE
| Ingredients | 6 serves (12 balls) | 25 serves (50 balls) | 60 serves (120 balls) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falafel balls | |||
| Chickpeas, canned, drained | 1 x 400g can | 5 x 400g cans | 13 x 400g cans |
| Red onion, chopped | ½ small | 1 large | 3 large |
| Coriander, ground | 1 tablespoon | 5 tablespoons | 12 tablespoons |
| Cumin, ground | 1 tablespoon | 5 tablespoons | 12 tablespoons |
| Garlic, crushed | 2 cloves (10g) | 8 cloves (40g) | 18 cloves (90g) |
| Coriander, fresh, finely chopped | ⅔ cup | 2 ½ cups | 6 cups |
| Parsley, flat leaf, fresh, finely chopped | ⅓ cup | 1 ¼ cups | 3 cups |
| Self-raising flour | 30g | 120g | 2 cups |
| Egg, lightly beaten | 1 small | 2 large | 6 large |
| Tzatziki dip | |||
| Lebanese cucumber, grated | 1 large | 5 medium | 12 medium |
| Natural yoghurt | 310g | 1.3kg | 3kg |
| Garlic, crushed | 1 clove (5g) | 4 cloves (20g) | 10 cloves (50g) |
| Cumin, ground | ½ teaspoon | 2 ½ teaspoons | 6 teaspoons |
Method
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Blend chickpeas and onion in a food processor until combined. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Add spices, garlic and fresh herbs and mix well. Stir in flour and egg.
- Roll small handfuls of mixture into balls. Place on a lined baking tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Flatten balls, and then lightly fry in a non-stick frying pan sprayed with oil. Alternatively, bake in oven until golden brown on both sides.
- To make tzatziki, combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Serve falafel balls with tzatziki dip.
Each serve provides
- ½ children’s serve of meat/alternatives* (chickpeas)
- ½ children’s serve of milk/alternatives** (yoghurt)
Allergy modifications
- For an egg free option replace each egg with 1 teaspoon of egg replacer and 2 tablespoons of water.
- For a milk protein free or lactose free option, substitute the Tzatziki dip with hummus dip.
- For a nut free option, ensure the crushed garlic does not contain any nut products (if using commercial crushed garlic).
- For a gluten/wheat free option, serve with gluten free bread or wraps and use gluten free flour (check gluten free products for soy if necessary).
Tip
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If serving as a main meal, accompany with pita bread and salad.
* One children’s serve of lean meat, poultry, fish or alternatives is equal to half a serve in the Australian Dietary Guidelines.
** One children’s serve of milk, yoghurt, cheese and/or alternatives is equal to just under half a serve in the Australian Dietary Guidelines.
The nutritional information provided is based on the exact ingredients and method as shown. Any variation/s to the ingredients or method may alter the nutritional outcome.
