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.
Provided by Kathleen Woods Rubino
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Beans and Peas
Time 9h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 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.
- Place soaked and drained chickpeas in a blender or food processor; blend to a paste.
- Pour water into chickpea paste and blend until smooth. Scrape down sides of blender with spatula if needed.
- 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.
- Chill chickpea mixture in refrigerator to allow flavors to blend, at least 1 hour and up to two days.
- 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).
- Scoop up chickpea mixture by heaping tablespoons and form into balls the size of ping pong balls.
- Fry balls in hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes on each side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 582.4 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
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Nasiru Yusuf
[email protected]Overall, I thought these falafels were pretty good. I would definitely make them again.
Sonu Jan 143
[email protected]These falafels are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.
Kiara Bell
[email protected]I've never made falafels before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out great!
Rose ongweti
[email protected]The falafels were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, just like they should be.
Rumaisa noor
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of falafels, but I thought these were pretty good.
Feed Me More
[email protected]These falafels are a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional fried foods.
Jovan Mladenovic
[email protected]The falafels were delicious, but they took a bit longer to cook than the recipe said.
yoda
[email protected]I made these falafels for my family and they loved them! They're a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Alazar Kassahun
[email protected]The falafels were a bit too oily for my liking.
Rajaul Islam
[email protected]These falafels are the perfect appetizer or snack. They're crispy, flavorful, and addictive.
Ritah Kobusinge
[email protected]I was disappointed with the falafels. They were bland and didn't have much flavor.
Pana sha
[email protected]The falafels were easy to make and tasted great. I will definitely be making them again.
Ahmed Luqman
[email protected]I've tried many falafel recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are incredible!
Genna Witkowski
[email protected]The falafels were a bit too dry for my taste, but overall they were still good.
Mengsteab Abraha
[email protected]These falafels were a hit at my party! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.
Julissa Munoz
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the falafels turned out perfect. Even my picky eaters loved them!
Im King
[email protected]Amazing! The falafels were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.