Crispy Falafel - Oryana

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups dried chickpeas
• 1/2 a medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• pinch cayenne pepper or to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• Peanut, canola, or grapeseed oil for frying