Felafel

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup Flat leaf parsley finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander, chopped
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1-2 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika or red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons Water
• Olive or canola oil

Directions

1. Soak the chickpeas overnight.
2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
3. Add the chickpeas and all remaining ingrediants other than water and oil to a food processor.
4. Process until a coarse paste.  Add water if necessary to bring together.
5. Roll the paste into balls.
6. In a medium saucepan, heat 2 inches of oil to medium high – so that the balls immediately start to fry once in the oil.
7. Fry the balls in small batches until browned and crisp.  Alternatively you could try baking in the oven.
8. Drain on paper towels, then serve on pita bread or wraps with salad, tabbouli, hummus and labna as you prefer.