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