Homemade Falafel

Here's another yummy food from the Mediterranean and Middle East. It's made up of beans, peas and various herbs and spices. Although this food is relatively healthy and vegetarian friendly it does not lack in flavor. It is a bit time consuming but worth every minute of preparation.

Ingredients:
2 cups dried garbanzo beans
1 1/2 cup dried fava beans (peeled if possible)
1 cup cilantro (coriander leaves)
1/2 cup parsley
8 garlic cloves minced
3-4 tsp salt
1 tbs coriander
1 tsp cumin
1 very large onion coarsely chopped
1/2 tsp blk pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup flour
2 tsp baking soda, added 15 minutes before frying
1/2 tsp baking powder

Soak the beans overnight.

Drain the beans and place into food processor and blend well until crumbly and place in a large bowl.

Then take the parsley, cilantro, garlic, onion and blend in the food processor until a paste-like consistency. Mix well with beans.

Mix in the salt, black pepper, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, breadcrumbs to the bean mixture.

15-20 minutes before frying, add baking soda, baking powder and flour

Form mixture into small balls and deep fry until browned

Drain falafels on a paper towel and serve with tahini