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.
