Yummy Falafel
1 c dried chickpeas, soaked overnight*
1/2 c onion
1 c fresh cilantro
1 c fresh parsley
3 cloves garlic
1 T olive oil
1 t cumin
1 t coriander
1/2 t cardamom
1/2 t salt
1/4 t black pepper
1/4 t cayenne pepper
1/4 t baking soda
1/4 t baking powder
Mix all ingredients in a food processor until it looks like coarse sand.
Pan fry in a few table spoons of oil on medium high heat, cooking each side 2-3 minutes until golden. OR, for a less messy, less greasy option, bake at 400 on a greased cooking sheet for about 30 minutes or so, flipping once.
Serve with diced tomatoes, lettuce, tahini, and or tzatziki sauce in tortilla or naan or over rice or on a salad.
*You can speed up the soak by using very hot water to shorten it to as little as four hours.