Albaik Falafel Sandwich Ingredients & Recipe

The Albaik Falafel Sandwich is a vegetarian friendly food item which can be taken in both lunch and in dinner. The falafel sandwich can be prepared with soft pitta or bread, crisp herby falafel, tomato, cucumber, lemon juice and salt of course. It is also a popular food items across the middle eastern countries and can be found in almost any restaurant.

In the menu list of any Albaik branch you can get the falafel sandwich with your meal, the price of hummus is 3.50 SAR and the nutritional information/ Calories in it are 579, the necessary details are just given below. In addition for full detail visit Al Baik menu.

Falafel sandwich which is mostly served with Tahina sauce, hummus, pickles and fries in your dinner food or in a lunch.

SAR: 3.50

Falafel Sandwich

Nutritional information: Kcal: 579

Ingredients In Falafel Sandwich

Here are some important and mostly used ingredients in the preparation of falafel sandwich.

Why it is amazing

Nutritional Benefits

Falafel sandwich is important and enjoyable food item and it also provide some nutritional benefits as well, so here are some important nutritional benefits while taking the falafel sandwich with your food.

Moreover you can order it online as well.

• High in proteins
• High with Fibers
• Naturally gluten free
• Healthy fats from Tahina and olive oil

Falafel Sandwich Nutrients

Allergen Values

Recipe:

For the Falafel:

• 1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight, 12–18 hours)
• ½ cup fresh parsley (tightly packed)
• ½ cup fresh cilantro (tightly packed)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 ½ tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional for spice)
• 2–3 tbsp flour (as binder if needed)
• Oil, for frying

For the Sandwich:

• 4 fresh pita breads (or khubz / saj bread)
• 1 cup lettuce, shredded
• 1 cup tomatoes, thinly sliced
• ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
• ½ small onion, thinly sliced
• Pickled turnips or pickled cucumbers (optional but authentic)

Tahini Sauce:

• ½ cup tahini (sesame paste)
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• ¼ cup cold water (adjust for smoothness)
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Falafel Mixture
   • Drain soaked chickpeas well.
   • In a food processor, blend chickpeas, herbs, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and chili flakes until a coarse paste forms.
   • Mix in baking powder and a little flour if mixture feels too wet.
   • Chill mixture for 30 minutes.
2. Shape and Fry
   • Form small balls or patties using wet hands or a falafel mold.
   • Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry falafel until golden brown and crisp (about 3–4 minutes).
   • Drain on paper towels.
3. Make Tahini Sauce
   • Whisk tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt together.
   • Slowly whisk in cold water until smooth and creamy.
4. Assemble the Sandwich
   • Warm pita bread slightly.
   • Spread a generous spoon of tahini sauce inside.
   • Add lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, and pickles.
   • Place 3–4 falafel balls inside.
   • Drizzle extra tahini sauce on top.
5. Serve
   • Wrap tightly, cut in half, and serve immediately with fries or extra pickles on the side.

FAQs

Conclusion

This article includes the total ingredients which can be used preparing falafel sandwich of Al baik, nutritional information in details, prices across all the Albaik branches, some important asked questions and other necessary details about the falafel sandwich at one place.