If you’re looking for a vegetarian dish that packs a punch, look no further than chickpea falafel with spicy purple carrot cream.

Falafel is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made from ground chickpeas and spices, formed into small balls or patties and then deep-fried. The resulting balls are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, with a warm and earthy flavor that can be enhanced with the addition of a variety of spices.

To create a truly unique and flavorful falafel, try adding some sweet and spicy purple carrot cream to the mix. The purple carrot cream is made from roasted purple carrots, garlic, and a spicy blend of chili peppers, cumin, and coriander, giving it a bright and bold flavor that contrasts with the mellow chickpeas.

To create the chickpea falafel, start with a can or two of chickpeas, drained and rinsed well. Add to a food processor along with a small onion, a handful of fresh parsley, a couple of cloves of garlic, a teaspoon of ground cumin, a half-teaspoon of coriander, and a teaspoon of baking powder. Pulse the ingredients until they are roughly blended, but don’t overmix.

Form the mixture into small balls about the size of golf balls, and then flatten slightly into patties. Heat a few inches of oil in a deep fryer or a heavy pot on the stove over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the falafel in batches, frying until they are golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain the cooked falafel on a paper towel-lined plate.

While the falafel cooks, make the purple carrot cream. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Peel and chop a few medium-sized purple carrots and toss them with a tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt and pepper, and a couple of cloves of minced garlic. Roast the carrots for 20-25 minutes, until they are fragrant and tender.

Once the carrots are roasted, add them to a blender along with a tablespoon of tahini, the juice of half a lemon, and a teaspoon of honey. Add the spices to taste, starting with a little at a time until you achieve the spiciness level you prefer. Pulse the mixture until smooth, adding some water or extra olive oil if necessary to get the right consistency.

Serve the hot falafel with the spicy purple carrot cream on the side for dipping or spooning atop the falafel patties. You can also serve the falafel wrapped in pita bread, with some fresh greens and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. This spicy and flavorful dish is perfect for a vegetarian meal or as an appetizer at your next party.

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