Ingredients:
1 cup dried chickpeas
1/4 bunch parsley
1/4 bunch cilantro
3 cloves of garlic
1-2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cumin
2 tsp. grounded coriander
1/8 tsp. baking powder
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
1. Soak the chickpeas in a large bowl, cover with water overnight.
2. Drain the water and rinse the chickpeas.
3. Grind the chickpeas with the parsley, cilantro and garlic, in a meat-mincer or food processor. Process until blended but not pureed.
4. Add the salt, cumin, coriander and baking powder.
5. Knead the mixture thoroughly and allow to rest at least half an hour refrigerated.
6. Preheat oil in a deep pot.
7. Form the chickpea mixture into small balls, or use a falafel scoop.
8. Fry 1 ball to test the texture and the taste.
9. Then fry about 4-6 balls at once for a few minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
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