Authentic Falafels

These falafels are the closest thing to NYC street vendor falafels! Made the traditional way with dried soaked chickpeas! Great on a pita with lettuce, cucumber and yogurt. Asafoetida is usually found in Middle Eastern or Indian food stores. If you prefer, you can use 2 to 3 garlic cloves and 1 small chopped onion instead. This is a great base recipe, customize it to your own tastes.

Step: 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.

Step: 2

Place soaked and drained chickpeas in a blender or food processor; blend to a paste.

Step: 3

Pour water into chickpea paste and blend until smooth. Scrape down sides of blender with spatula if needed.

Step: 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.

Step: 5

Chill chickpea mixture in refrigerator to allow flavors to blend, at least 1 hour and up to two days.

Step: 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).

Step: 7

Scoop up chickpea mixture by heaping tablespoons and form into balls the size of ping pong balls.

Step: 8

Fry balls in hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes on each side.

Per Serving: 262 calories; protein 6.7g; carbohydrates 20.8g; fat 17.7g; sodium 582.4mg.

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