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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas
- ½ 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
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 pinch asafoetida powder
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
Directions
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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 262 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat18g | 23% |
Saturated Fat2g | 11% |
Sodium582mg | 25% |
Total Carbohydrate21g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber6g | 21% |
Total Sugars4g | |
Protein7g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 6% |
Calcium109mg | 8% |
Iron3mg | 17% |
Potassium232mg | 5% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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