Falafel

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup chickpeas soaked overnight in water
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
1 tablespoon chopped mint (around 10 leaves-optional)
1 teaspoon salt
4 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
I teaspoon red chilly powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda (Soda Bicarbonate)
¾ teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Vegetable oil for frying

HOW TO MAKE:

1) Drain the chickpeas from the water and grind them roughly in a blender along with all the above ingredients mentioned except oil, the herbs, baking soda and sesame seeds till it resembles bread crumbs.

2)  Mix them with sesame seeds and the chopped herbs and baking soda..

3) Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour. This step in making the batter firm and for easy frying.

4) Make patties or balls out of this mixture and deep fry them in hot oil till golden brown.

5) Serve them with a yogurt dip or Tomato ketchup.

RATING NOTES:

              DIFFICULTY LEVEL    :   Easy
              RATING  POINTS         :    9/10**