Homemade Chickpea Falafels

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained
• 1/2 medium red onion, roughly chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped (or a lot more depending on taste preference!)
• 1 tbs. baking soda
• 1 tsp. dried cumin
• 1 tsp. dried coriander
• 1/2 cup parsley leaves, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup mint leaves, roughly chopped
• 1-2 tbs. sesame seeds (optional)
• 1 tbs. sea salt
• Tahini sauce for garnish, if desired
• Sunflower oil for frying