400gramsdried chickepeassoaked overnight, then drained and rinsed
2 onions
4clovesgarlic
2bundlesparsley
3bundlesshadon beni
4pimentos
3tsppaprika
2tspamchar masala
2tspcinnamon powder
¼tspclove powder
2tspsalt
1tbspbaking powder
1cupoilfor frying
2tbspsesame seedsoptional
Instructions
Roughly chop herbs and aromatics then place them into a food processor.
Add spices and baking powder.
Add half of the chickpeas/channa to the food processor then pulse until ingredients are mixed together. Put food processor on a low speed then combine for approximately one minute.
Scrape the sides of the food processor to make sure the mixture is in the bowl. Add the remaining chickpeas/channa then combine until mixture is a pasty consistency.
Transfer mixture to a bowl then add sesame seeds and combine.
Cover mixture and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Use a teaspoon to portion out mixture into your hand. Use your hands to form it into a disc 1½" in diameter by ½" thick.
Heat oil in a frying pan then fry falafels until golden brown.