Crispy Bulgur Falafel Patties

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup grated English cucumber
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/8 tsp salt

Falafels

• 1/2 cup fine bulgur wheat
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• 1 540 mL can chickpeas , rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
• 3/4 cup packed Italian parsley , leaves
• 2 tsp chopped garlic
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups canola oil
• 1 head butter lettuce , or bibb lettuce
• 1 tomato , finely chopped