Falafel Balls with Tahini Dip

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried chickpeas (not canned; soaked overnight in water)
• ½ medium onion, roughly chopped
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 cup fresh parsley leaves (loosely packed)
• ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp ground cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free)
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Neutral oil for frying (canola, sunflower, or peanut oil)
• ½ cup tahini (sesame paste)
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove small garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp cold water (to thin)
• Salt, to taste