Falafel Burger with Tzatziki
Courtesy of The Сhefanies
Serves 3
Ingredients
1 can Chick Peas
1/4 cup Panko
1 Egg
1 tsp Ground Cumin
2 tsp Tumeric
2 cloves Garlic Clove
1/8 tsp Baking Powder
40 g Shallots
15 g Scallion
Tzatziki Sauce:
1 container Greek Yogurt 2%
15 g Shallots
100 g Cucumber
1 Garlic Clove
Directions
Chop the shallots and the onion and set aside.
Mash the garbanzo beans and add to the mixture of shallots and onion.
Add the egg, beaten.
Add seasoning and salt & pepper.
Add panko and mix all together.
Form into patties.
Let rest in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
Grill until warm all the way through and crispy in each side.
Serve with tzatziki and other toppings of your choice.
To make the Tzatziki sauce chop shallots, garlic and cucumber very finely. Sprinkle with salt and drain with paper towels. You want a creamy sauce. not watery. You may need to squeeze the moisture out of the cucumbers a few times. Mix with greek yogurt and let flavors marry for at least an hour.
