Falafel (Arabian Snack)

• kabuli channa 1 glass, 250 g
• onion medium size finely chopped 1
• garlic cloves finely chopped 4
• coriander leaves Fresh, chopped 1/4 cup
• fresh mint leaves Or Parsley leaves, chopped 1/4 cup
• 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons sesame seed
• oil for deep frying

1. Clean and soak chickpea in enough water with 1 teaspoon of added baking soda for 6-8 hours.
2. Wash and drain chickpeas, then grind/crush in an electric grinder or on sil batta (Grinding stone). Add 1/8-1/4 cup water during grinding/crushing if needed.
3. Add spices , onion, garlic, Fresh coriander and mint and mix well.
4. Make wall nut size ball from this mixture and deep fry in oil on medium flame till tender/crunchy and golden in colour.
5. Delicious Falfel are ready. Serve with Tahini Sauce and Khubz/Pita bread..

kabuli channa, onion, garlic, coriander leaves, mint leaves, chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, baking soda, salt, black pepper, sesame seed, oil

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Falafel-_Arabian-Snack_-1656460 (may not work)