Falafel Mezze Platter

Description

Falafel Mezze Platter

This big Falafel Mezze Platter at Avayacafe is a colorful celebration of Middle Eastern flavors, ideal for sharing over long, leisurely talks. It has crispy golden falafel balls that are still warm from the pan, surrounded by colorful dips and delicious greens.

Key Ingredients

• Chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, coriander, cumin, coriander seeds, baking soda
• Tahini, Greek yoghurt, lemon juice, olive oil, sumac
• Hummus, baba ganoush, tabbouleh, pickled turnip, cucumber, tomato, olives, warm pita

Quick-Made Recipe

1. Soak chickpeas overnight, then blend with onion, herbs, garlic, and spices until coarse; rest 30 minutes, shape into small balls.
2. Deep-fry falafel at 180°C for 3–4 minutes until deep golden and crunchy outside, fluffy within; drain on paper.
3. Warm pita breads and arrange freshly made hummus, smoky baba ganoush, and garlicky tahini yoghurt in small bowls.
4. Add bright tabbouleh, cucumber-tomato salad with sumac, pickled turnips, and glossy olives.
5. Pile hot falafel in the centre, drizzle everything with olive oil, and finish with extra parsley.

The Falafel Mezze Platter at Avayacafe is made with happiness in mind. Every component is prepared in-house every day, including dips that are perfectly salted, falafel that is fried to order to arrive shatteringly crunchy, and chickpeas that are soaked overnight for the ideal lightness. Tear warm pita, scoop creamy hummus, wrap crunchy falafel in tart pickles, and let the flavors dance on this meal that begs for your hands. Perfect for sharing with a glass of rosé or cold mint lemonade on our sun-dappled tables, it transforms an ordinary meal into a small vacation. This plate is the reason people stay long after their cups are empty, contentedly creating one more flawless taste. It is vegetarian, plentiful, and full of life.