Israeli felafel in pita (felafel bipita) recipe

Recipe for israeli felafel in pita (felafel bipita) in our easy ethnic recipes collection. Sidewalk food and drink sellers are common throughout the Middle East, and many of the snacks they sell are meals in themselves. Felafel, considered Israel's national dish, is one such nutritious and filling food.

Recipe ingredients

• 1, 10 ounces, package felafel mix
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cucumber, chopped
• 1/2 green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 small head lettuce, shredded
• 4 pieces pita bread
• 4 tablespoons tahini, thinned according to directions on can

How to make israeli felafel in pita (felafel bipita)

• Prepare felafel mix according to package directions. Roll into small balls about the size of walnuts.
• In a deep skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Carefully place balls of felafel into oil, a few at a time, and fry 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown on all sides. Remove from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• In a medium bowl, combine tomato, cucumber, green pepper, and lettuce.
• Cut each piece of pita bread in half. Into the pocket of each pita, put 3 felafel balls and 2 to 3 tablespoons salad mixture. Dribble 1 tablespoon tahini into each. Serve immediately.

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves 4

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