Falafel

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked overnight (not cooked)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 cup chopped parsley
• 1 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• Oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. 1Drain the soaked chickpeas well and pulse them in a food processor with onion, garlic, parsley, and cilantro until finely ground but not pureed.
2. 2Add cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper, pulsing again to combine evenly.
3. 3Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
4. 4Just before frying, mix in the baking soda and sesame seeds.
5. 5Shape the mixture into small patties or balls using a scoop or your hands.
6. 6Heat oil to about 175°C (350°F) and fry the falafel in batches until deep golden brown and crisp on the outside.
7. 7Drain on paper towels.
8. 8Serve hot in pita bread with tahini sauce, pickles, and fresh salad.

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