falafel
/fəˈlɑfəl/
noun
- A Middle Eastern dish made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, formed into balls or patties and deep-fried, often served in pita bread with vegetables and sauce.
- For lunch, I ordered a falafel sandwich with tahini sauce and pickled turnips.
- She learned to make falafel from scratch using dried chickpeas and fresh herbs.
- The food truck serves crispy falafel with a side of hummus and pita chips.