If you never had homemade Falafel.. this is your sign to make it! Tastes delicious & so perfect for rainy days! This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for preparing flavorful falafel from soaked chickpeas.
1. In a food processor, add the 12-hour soaked chickpeas, sliced red onions, garlic, cilantro, and green chilies. Pulse until you achieve a coarse texture. Do not add any water.
2. Transfer the pulsed mixture into a mixing bowl.
3. Add salt, coriander powder, cumin powder, cardamom powder, black pepper powder, and asafoetida to the mixture. Mix well.
4. Refrigerate the mixture for one hour.
5. After refrigeration, form the mixture into equal-sized balls.
6. Heat oil in a pan or deep fryer until hot enough for frying.
7. Fry the falafel balls until they are golden brown.
8. Transfer the fried falafel onto a kitchen paper towel to drain excess oil.
9. Serve and enjoy with tahini or your favorite sauce/chutney.
Note: Always soak chickpeas for at least 12 hours for the best falafel texture; never boil them.
