Authentic Falafels
Author:
Kathleen Woods Rubino
Ingredients:
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1 cup dried chickpeas
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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1 tablespoon water
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1 ⅓ tablespoons sesame seeds
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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½ teaspoon red chili powder
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½ teaspoon white sugar
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¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
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1 pinch asafoetida powder
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1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed