What Exactly Is A Falafel?
Falafel is a vegetarian Middle Eastern dish made from ground chickpeas, fava beans, or both, along with herbs and spices such as parsley, cilantro, cumin, and garlic. The mixture is formed into balls or patties and deep-fried or baked until crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Falafel is typically served inside a pita bread pocket along with vegetables like lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and red onion, and often accompanied by tahini sauce or hummus. It is a popular street food and fast food in the Middle East and around the world.