Authentic Falafels Recipe

Name: Authentic Falafels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

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
Place soaked and drained chickpeas in a blender or food processor; blend to a paste.
3
Pour water into chickpea paste and blend until smooth. Scrape down sides of blender with spatula if needed.
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
Chill chickpea mixture in refrigerator to allow flavors to blend, at least 1 hour and up to two days.
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
Scoop up chickpea mixture by heaping tablespoons and form into balls the size of ping pong balls.
8
Fry balls in hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes on each side.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried chickpeas, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon water, 1 1/3 tablespoons sesame seeds, and more.

Yes, Authentic Falafels falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Authentic Falafels

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