How to Make Falafel

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

dried chickpeas (Do NOT use canned or cooked chickpeas)

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1 cup

fresh parsley leaves, stems removed

3/4 cup

fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed

1/2 cup

fresh dill, stems removed

garlic cloves, peeled

Salt

1 tbsp

ground black pepper

1 tbsp

ground cumin

1 tbsp

ground coriander

1 tsp

cayenne pepper, optional

1 tsp

baking powder

2 tbsp

toasted sesame seeds

Vegetable or Canola Oil for frying

Pita pockets

Tahini Sauce (click to see the recipe) or Hummus (click to see the recipe)

English cucumbers, chopped or diced

Tomatoes, chopped or diced

Baby Arugula

Pickles