1. a deep-fried ball or patty made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, typically served in Middle Eastern cuisine

Examples

• I ordered a falafel sandwich with tahini sauce.
• The restaurant serves crispy falafel with hummus and pita bread.
• She learned to make homemade falafel using dried chickpeas.
• The food truck specializes in authentic Middle Eastern falafel.
• We shared a plate of falafel as an appetizer.
• The falafel was perfectly seasoned with herbs and spices.