Falafel with beet tahini, hummus, and pickled chili

Falafel is one of those Middle Eastern street foods claimed by everyone from the Palestinians to the Lebanese and Israelis. The same goes for hummus. Robert’s studied presentation is rather different and the deep crimson of his tahini adds an almost Miro-esque quality. The four elements together create delectable textural contrasts. Hawayej is a Yemeni spice mixture, mainly comprised of turmeric and cumin, with coriander, cardamom, and blac