Name: How to Make Falafel
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 24 Patties
Ingredients: 2 cups dried chickpeas (Do NOT use canned or cooked chickpeas); 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, stems removed; 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed; 1/2 cup fresh dill, stems removed; 1 small onion, quartered; 7-8 garlic cloves, peeled; Salt to taste; 1 tbsp ground black pepper; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp ground coriander; 1 tsp cayenne pepper, optional; 1 tsp baking powder; 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds; Oil for frying; Pita pockets; Tahini Sauce (click to see the recipe) or Hummus (click to see the recipe); English cucumbers, chopped or diced; Tomatoes, chopped or diced; Baby Arugula; Pickles