Falafel (Savory Chickpea Fritters)

dried chickpeas

onion (roughly chopped)

flat-leaf parsley (roughly chopped)

fresh cilantro leaves (roughly chopped)

garlic (peeled and roughly chopped)

dried cumin

Kosher salt or sea salt

to 2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper (to taste)

baking soda

to 14 Tablespoons all-purpose flour

Canola (vegetable, safflower or peanut oil for frying.)

Pita bread

Tahini sauce (see recipe below)

Chopped tomatoes

Chopped onions

tahini

Greek yogurt (or plain yogurt if Greek yogurt is not available)

lemon juice or white wine vinegar

garlic cloves (chopped)

Kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper