Falafel

Ingredients

1 cup chick peas
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 teaspoon powdered coriander or more
1 teaspoon powdered cumin or more
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt
pepper

Instructions

Soak chickpeas overnight with a pinch baking soda. Put it all, but baking powder in a blender or food processor and run the machine until it becomes a paste. You may need to scrape the sides of the bowl now and then. Transfer to a bowl and stir in baking powder. Check seasonings to your taste. Beat with a wooden spoon. If the batter is too thin add a little flour. Make little balls. Flatten them a little. Deep fry in plenty of hot oil, a few at a time. NOTES : Add more or less spices according to taste. Batter may be kept in the fridge up to 24 hours.