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Authentic Falafels

Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 10 min

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