Falafel

Serves: 6 

Calories: 475/serving

Ingredients	Qty	Prep
Chickpeas	1/2 lb	dry
Onion	1 large	chopped
Parsley	1/2 cup	chopped
Cilantro	1/4 cup	chopped
Garlic	4 - 5 cloves
Chickpea flour	1.5 tbsp
Cumin powder	2 tsp
Coriander powder	1 tsp
Salt	1.5 tsp
Black pepper	1/4 tsp
Cayenne pepper	1/4 tsp
Cardamom	pinch	grind to powder

Method:

1. Soak chickpeas overnight, drain and rinse well
2. Pour all ingredients into food processor and pulse till you get a coarse meal. Do not add any water
3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 - 2 hours
4. Make into balls or slightly flat vadas and fry on medium heat. Each falafel should take between 5 - 6 minutes to brown evenly
5. Drain on paper towels and stuff them into pita pockets