Granny's Falafel

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried garbanzo beans
• 1/4 loaf Italian breadcrumbs
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/4 tablespoon baking soda
• 1/4 bunch parsley
• 1/8 bunch fresh cilantro
• 1 large onion
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 large jalapeno
• 1/4 tablespoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Soak garbanzos overnight in 2 liters of water.

2. 2

   Next morning, drain.

3. 3

   Place in a large pot, cover and water, add 1 Tbs salt and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.

5. 5

   Drain and allow to cool.

6. 6

   Put in food processor as follows: Place garbanzos in container and process until finely chopped.

7. 7

   Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

8. 8

   Peel the onion, cut into chunks and place in container along with parsley and garlic.

9. 9

   Process until finely chopped.

10. 10

    Add onion mixture.

11. 11

    Stir in spices, mixing well.

12. 12

    Add bread crumbs until mixture is firm enough to hold a shape.

13. 13

    Shape mixture into 1" balls.

14. 14

    Fry in deep hot oil until light brown and crisp.