Falafel | The Bittman Project

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups dried chickpeas or 1 cup dried chickpeas and 3/4 cup dried split fava beans, rinsed and picked over
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
• 2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed
• 1 small onion, quartered
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• About 1 scant teaspoon cayenne or 2 teaspoons mild chile powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• Good-quality vegetable oil for frying