Crispy Falafel Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200g) dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans), soaked in cold water for at least 12 hours, or preferably 24 hours, and drained
• 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup (packed) fresh parsley, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup (packed) fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a bit of heat)
• 1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or more to taste)
• Vegetable oil, for frying (or olive oil for baking)