Crispy Lentil Falafel – Lentils.org

Ingredients

• ½-19 oz (270 mL) can green lentils, drained and rinsed
• ½-19 oz (270 mL) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• ½ small red onion, chopped
• 2-4 garlic cloves, peeled
• ¼ - ½ cup (60-125 mL) ) cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp (5 mL) cumin or curry powder
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
• ¼ cup (60 mL) all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp (2 mL) baking powder
• canola oil, for frying
• tzatziki, for serving
• pita or naan bread (optional)