Smokin Chipotle Falafel Gyros

• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and well drained
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 4 cardamom pods
• 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 -2 chipotle chile in adobo, minced (For less heat remove the seeds.)
• 2 green onions, sliced (White and about half of the green part.)
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaf
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• coarse salt, to taste
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 -2 teaspoon olive oil
• 4 pita breads, 5-inch diameter
• 1 - 1 1/2 cup broccoli, slaw
• Chipotle Yogurt Sauce
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 -2 teaspoon adobo sauce (from canned Chipotle peppers)
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1/4 cup seedless cucumber, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
• salt and pepper, to taste

1. Before starting make sure that the chickpeas are well drained and dry. A salad spinner is a great way to eliminate excess water from the chickpeas before placing them on sheets of paper towels to dry or if you don't have a salad spinner, go ahead and place on several sheets of paper towels to dry.
2. With the blade of a chef's knife, break open the cardamom pods and remove seeds. Place the cardamom seeds along with the cumin seeds in a small heavy skillet and toast just until fragrant. Put in a coffee grinder and grind or crush with a mortar and pestle.
3. Add the chickpeas, garlic and chilies to a food processor and pulse several times until mixture is blended and smooth. To the processor add the onions, cilantro leaves, lemon juice, ground spices, baking powder, salt and pepper; pulse to combine. Shape the mixture into 8 small patties and flatten to 1 1/2 to 2 inch diameter.
4. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees, lightly oil a small baking sheet with olive oil, place prepared patties on baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 5 to 8 minutes per side.
5. In a small dish, combine the ingredients for the yogurt sauce; set aside.
6. Warm the pitas in the oven or over an open flame; to assemble, place 2 patties on each of the warmed pitas, spoon yogurt sauce over all and top with broccoli slaw; fold and enjoy!

chickpeas, cumin seeds, cardamom pods, garlic, green onions, cilantro leaf, lemon juice, baking powder, salt, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil, pita breads, broccoli, yogurt sauce, greek yogurt, adobo sauce, garlic, cucumber, lemon juice, dill weed, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/smokin-chipotle-falafel-gyros-354017 (may not work)