CHICKPEA FALAFELS

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried chickpeas
• 1/2 large onion, roughly chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2-1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 4-6 tablespoons flour
• vegetable oil for frying
• Chopped tomato for garnish
• Diced onion for garnish
• Diced bell pepper for garnish
• Tahini sauce
• Pita bread