Name: The Best Falafel I’ve Ever Made!
Ingredients: 3 cups dried chickpeas; 1/2 medium red onion; 2 cloves of garlic; 1 small hot chile pepper (I used a Serrano); a large handful of parsley (large stems removed (1 packed cup)); a large handful of cilantro (large stems removed (1 packed cup)); the zest of 1 lemon; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 Tbsp ground coriander; 1 Tbsp ground cumin; 1/2 Tbsp salt; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 2 Tbsp all purpose flour (or you can use any alternative flour you like (this is optional)); vegetable oil for frying; 1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste); juice of 1/2 lemon; pinch salt; water for thinning