Easy & Delicious Middle Eastern Appetizers

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, tightly packed
• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, tightly packed
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2-3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, as needed
• Oil for frying (vegetable or sunflower)
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Water to thin
• Salt to taste