Authentic Falafels Recipe

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Authentic Falafels
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  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.
  2. Place soaked and drained chickpeas in a blender or food processor; blend to a paste.
  3. Pour water into chickpea paste and blend until smooth. Scrape down sides of blender with spatula if needed.
  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.
  5. Chill chickpea mixture in refrigerator to allow flavors to blend, at least 1 hour and up to two days.
  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).
  7. Scoop up chickpea mixture by heaping tablespoons and form into balls the size of ping pong balls.
  8. Fry balls in hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes on each side.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 568.97 Kcal (2382 kJ)
Calories from fat 233.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.94g 40%
Sodium 839.67mg 35%
Potassium 1162.77mg 25%
Total Carbs 75.31g 25%
Sugars 1.93g 8%
Dietary Fiber 8.48g 34%
Protein 8.67g 17%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 14%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Calcium 100.9mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 313.84 Kcal (1314 kJ)
Calories from fat 128.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.31g 40%
Sodium 463.15mg 35%
Potassium 641.37mg 25%
Total Carbs 41.54g 25%
Sugars 1.07g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4.68g 34%
Protein 4.78g 17%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 14%
Iron 1.8mg 18%
Calcium 55.6mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.7
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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