Jerusalem's Falafel

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 cups

dried chickpeas

1/2 cup

finely chopped onion (about 1/2 onion, or 80 grams)

1 clove

garlic, crushed

1 tbsp

finely chopped flat-leaf parsley (I omitted)

2 tbsp

finely chopped cilantro

1/4 tsp

cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp

ground cumin

1/2 tsp

ground coriander

1/4 tsp

ground cardamom

1/2 tsp

baking powder

3/4 tsp

salt

3 tbsp

water

1 1/2 tbsp

all-purpose flour

about 3 cups (750 mL) flavourless oil, for deep-frying

1/2 tsp

sesame seeds, for coating