Authentic Falafels

Recipesfull introduces to you: Vegetarian Recipes. (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.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 9hrs

Total: 9hrs40 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Authentic Falafels

Ingredients

1 cup dried chickpeas

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 tablespoon water

1 ⅓ 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

Tips

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.

Nutritional Information

Authentic Falafels

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 261.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.7g 13%

Carbohydrates: 20.8g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 5.9g 24%

Sugars: 3.7g

Fat: 17.7g 27%

Saturated Fat: 2.2g 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 93.8IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.6mg 12%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 1.2mg 2%

Folate: 121mcg 30%

Calcium: 109.3mg 11%

Iron: 3mg 17%

Magnesium: 43.8mg 16%

Potassium: 231.7mg 7%

Sodium: 582.4mg 23%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 159.5

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.