Ingredients:-

• 1cup dried chickpeas
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 3 tbsp of fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1 tsp cumin
• 2 tbsp flour
• Oil for frying
• Salt & pepper (as desired)

Falafel preparation:

1. Place dried chickpeas in a bowl, covering with cold water.
2. Allow to soak overnight. Drain and place in a pan with fresh water, bring to a boil.
3. Allow it boil for 5 minutes, then let simmer on low for about an hour.
4. Drain and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
5. Combine chickpeas, garlic, onion, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper (to taste) in medium bowl.
6. Add flour, mashed chickpeas, ensuring to mix ingredients together. (You can also combine ingredients in a food processor.) You want the result to be a thick paste.
7. Form the mixture into small bowls, about the size of a ping pong bowl.
8. Slightly flatten. Fry 5/7 minutes in 2 inches for oil until golden brown.
9. Serve hot.

Serving guide: Falafel can be served as an appetizer with hummus and tahini, or as a main coarse. Stuff pita bread with falafel, lettuce, tomatoes, tahini, salt and pepper. As an alternative, falafel can be formed into patties and serve like a burger.