Falafel Wrap
This homemade falafel wrap combines freshly made, crispy falafel with vibrant veggies and tangy sauces, all wrapped in warm flatbread. This nutritious and flavorful meal is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
For Falafel
- 3 cups soaked chickpeas
- 5 - 7 garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion
- 1 green chili/ jalapeno pepper/ serrano pepper
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For Roasted Potatoes
- 2 potatoes peeled and diced bite sized
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste substitute - 1 tsp garlic powder
For Herby Garlic Sauce
- 5 - 6 garlic cloves
- 1 cup vegan sour cream/ vegan yogurt Greek yogurt for non-vegans
- 1 green chili/ serrano pepper
- ½ lemon or 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup cilantro leaves chopped
Instructions
Making Falafel
- Add all the above ingredients (except olive oil) to a food processor and blend until smooth without adding water.
- Then, take a scoop out and make roundels or disc shapes. Make lemon-sized balls from the mixture. You can deep-fry the falafel till golden brown.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 F (190 C) for 3 minutes.
- Then, transfer the balls to the air fryer basket. Arrange the balls in a single layer.
- Spray or brush oil on them. Air fry at 375 F (190 F) for 15 minutes until they turn golden and crisp.
- You can flip them carefully with the help of a spoon and keep an eye after the 12-minute mark.
- Once they reach the desired doneness, remove and keep them aside.
Roasted Potatoes
- Dice the potatoes and wash them once or twice to remove excess starch.
- Then, soak the potatoes in ice water for 15 - 20 minutes.
- Remove them from the water and wipe them using a kitchen towel.
- Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the seasonings along with a drizzle of oil. Toss to coat the potatoes well.
- Transfer the seasoned potatoes to a preheated air fryer basket and air fry at 400 F (200 C) for 14 minutes.
- Shake them halfway at 8 minute to ensure even cooking.
Herby Garlic Sauce
- Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend to a smooth mixture. Herby garlic sauce is ready to use.
Serving
- Take a pita bread or flatbread. Warm it in a skillet.
- Spread some hummus if you are using it.
- Arrange the falafels along with roasted potatoes.
- Add some sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions.
- Then, drizzle the herby garlic sauce over them generously.
- Delicious homemade falafel wrap is ready to serve.
Notes
Don't use canned chickpeas since they will not hold the shape.
Soak the chickpeas in water overnight or a minimum of 8 hrs.