Sandwiches

How to make Falafel Pita

Crisp herb-packed falafel in warm pita with tahini, salad and pickles.

What it is

Falafel Pita in the kitchen

Falafel Pita is crisp herb-packed falafel in warm pita with tahini, salad and pickles.

Why make it

Make Falafel Pita when you want a recognisable sandwich with a strong sense of place and a clear balance of bread, filling, moisture, acidity and texture.

Best with

lunch, casual dinner, street-food night, weekend cooking and global sandwich tasting menus

Method

Step-by-step

  1. Step 1

    Process soaked uncooked chickpeas with herbs, onion, garlic and spices to a coarse mixture.

  2. Step 2

    Rest the mixture briefly, then shape into small patties or balls.

  3. Step 3

    Fry at about 175°C until deeply browned and crisp outside.

  4. Step 4

    Warm the pita and add salad and pickles.

  5. Step 5

    Stuff with hot falafel and spoon over tahini sauce.

    Look for: deeply crisp falafel with a green, fluffy interior and creamy tahini Tip: The mixture should look like coarse crumbs that hold when squeezed, not hummus. Avoid: using canned chickpeas, which often produces a soft mixture that can fall apart
Storage

Make ahead and storage

Storage

Store prepared fillings separately in the refrigerator and assemble as close to serving as possible.

Make ahead

Prepare sauces, pickles and cooked fillings ahead where practical; refresh, reheat or toast just before assembly.