falafel for charishma

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups dried chickpeas (can use canned to save time)
• 2 cups chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 5 cloves peeled garlic
• 1 onion
• 1 leek, trimmed and cut into three pieces
• 6 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   soak chickpeas in water-cover with water two inches above the beans.

2. 2

   cover and let stand for 8 hours.

3. 3

   drain.

4. 4

   combine chickpeas,cilantro and next 8 ingredients in a food processor, process until mixture resembles coarse meal.

5. 5

   divide chickpea mixture into 16 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2 inch thick patty.

6. 6

   heat two tablespoons oil in a large non-stick skillet.

7. 7

   add 5 patties cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden.

8. 8

   repeat process twice with remaining oil and patties.

9. 9

   serve with tahini sauce.