Falafel

Ingredients

• 1 Can - Chickpeas
• ¹⁄₃ Cup - Fresh Parsley
• 4 Cloves - Garlic
• 1 - Small White Onion
• 2 Tbsp - Sesame Seeds
• 1 ¹⁄₂ Tsp - Cumin
• ¹⁄₄ Tsp - Salt
• ¹⁄₄ Tsp - Black Pepper
• 1 Pinch - Cardamom
• 1 Pinch - Coriander
• 3 Tbsp - Flour
• 3 Tbsp - Vegetable Oil
• Panko Bread Crumbs (Optional)

Directions

1. In a food processor, mix chickpeas, parsley, onion, garlic, sesame seeds, cumin, salt, pepper, coriander and cardamom together until it resembles crumbly dough, not a paste.
2. Add 1 Tbsp flour at a time until dough is no longer wet and can form a ball without it sticking to your hand.
3. Form about 12 discs using the dough
4. If using panko, sprinkle around the discs and press in gently
5. Heat a frying pan ovre medium heat and coat with a few Tbsp of vegetable oil
6. Add the discs to the pan and cook about 7 minutes or until bottom is crispy brown, then flip
7. Serve with some sauce