Non-Fried & Crispy Chickpea Falafel (No Deep-Frying) | Middle Eastern Cuisine | from a Fearless Cook

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Chickpea (White Chole), washed and soaked overnight
• 1 Onion (large), roughly cut
• 3 cloves Garlic,
• 2 to 3 Green Chilli, roughly cut
• 1/2 cup Fresh Parsley,
• 1/2 cup Fresh Coriander Leaves,
• 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Leaves,
• 1/2 tbsp Cumin Seeds,
• 1/2 tbsp Coriander Seeds,
• 1/2 tbsp Red Chilli Powder,
• Salt, to taste
• 1 tsp Black Peppercorns,
• 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds,
• 1/2 tsp Baking Soda, optional
• 1 to 2 tbsp Lemon Juice,
• 1/2 cup Gram Flour (Besan),
• Olive Oil, as needed for frying