Dreaming of freshly fried falafel from a bustling street stall in Beirut or Tel Aviv? That perfect combination of a crisp outside and a soft, herby middle? No need to dream any longer. With our authentic falafel mix, you can bring one of the Middle East's best-loved flavours straight into your own kitchen. Our mix is a carefully balanced blend of broad beans, chickpeas and a medley of spices including cumin, coriander, garlic and onion. It's the easy, quick and, above all, delicious route to perfect falafel – every time.
Why Our Falafel Mix?
Making falafel from scratch can take ages. With our ready-made mix, there's no soaking or grinding beans. You get a handy shortcut that doesn't compromise on flavour – and a filling vegetarian and vegan option. All you need to do is add water, shape and cook!
Recipe: Perfectly Crispy Falafel in Pitta with Creamy Tahini Sauce
This recipe gives you a complete, memorable meal. We serve our falafel the classic way, in warm pitta bread with crunchy vegetables and a homemade tahini sauce that ties all the flavours together.
Ingredients (serves about 4)
- 1 packet Falafel Mix from Etnomat
- About 250 ml water
- Neutral oil for frying or oven baking (e.g. rapeseed or sunflower oil)
- 4–6 pitta breads
- Vegetables of your choice: iceberg lettuce, diced tomato, sliced cucumber, finely chopped parsley, thinly sliced red onion
For the tahini sauce:
- 100 ml tahini (sesame paste)
- 100 ml water
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- A pinch of salt
Method: Step by Step
- Step 1: Make the falafel mixture. Combine the contents of the falafel mix packet with about 250 ml cold water in a bowl. Stir well until smooth. Cover and leave to swell in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Step 2: Make the tahini sauce. While the mixture rests, whisk the tahini, lemon juice, crushed garlic and salt together in another bowl. Add the water a little at a time, whisking constantly, until you have a smooth, creamy sauce of the consistency you like. Taste and add more salt or lemon if needed.
- Step 3: Shape the falafel. Take the mixture out of the fridge. Wet your hands slightly and shape it into small, even balls or flat patties, about 3–4 cm across.
- Step 4: Cook the falafel. You can choose between two methods:
- Deep-frying (for extra crunch): Heat plenty of oil (about 3–4 cm deep) in a saucepan or deep frying pan to around 170–180°C. Carefully fry a few falafel at a time for 3–4 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on kitchen paper.
- Oven baking (uses less oil): Heat the oven to 200°C. Place the falafel on a baking tray lined with baking paper, brush lightly with oil and bake for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway for an even colour.
- Step 5: Serve. Warm the pitta breads gently. Fill them with crunchy vegetables and 3–4 hot falafel, then drizzle generously with your homemade tahini sauce. Serve at once and enjoy!
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