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Ingredients

• ½ pound dried chickpeas, thoroughly washed and picked over for small stones. Let soak for 24 hours and drain well before using.
• ¼ cup onion, diced
• ¼ cup plain bread crumbs (I use panko)
• 3 whole fresh cloves garlic
• 1½ tsp ground cumin
• 1¼ tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ⅓ cup fresh cilantro leaves
• ⅓ cup fresh flat leafed Italian parsley
• 1 whole egg
• oil for frying (I use olive oil)
• optional accompaniments: tzatziki sauce, tahini sauce, pickled vegetables, pita bread, and favorite salad fixings (I make a big Greek salad)