Authentic Falafels

14 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 1/3 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 pinch asafoetida powder
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Directions

  1. 1
    Place dried chickpeas in a bowl. Fill with water to cover; stir in baking soda. Soak at least 8 hours or overnight in refrigerator. Drain.
  2. 2
    Place soaked and drained chickpeas in a blender or food processor; blend to a paste.
  3. 3
    Pour water into chickpea paste and blend until smooth. Scrape down sides of blender with spatula if needed.
  4. 4
    Place sesame seeds, cumin, salt, baking powder, coriander, black pepper, red chili powder, sugar, turmeric, and asafoetida powder in blender with chickpea paste; blend until well mixed. Transfer chickpea mixture to a bowl.
  5. 5
    Chill chickpea mixture in refrigerator to allow flavors to blend, at least 1 hour and up to two days.
  6. 6
    Pour vegetable oil to a depth of 1 inch in a deep skillet over medium heat and heat to 370 degrees F (188 degrees C).
  7. 7
    Scoop up chickpea mixture by heaping tablespoons and form into balls the size of ping pong balls.
  8. 8
    Fry balls in hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes on each side.

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