lots and lots offresh chopped parsley, mint and coriander
a littlecumin seed to taste, toasted on a dry skilletor ground cumin powder
1/4-1/2tspcayenne or other chilli powder or flakes
salt and pepper
a littlechick-pea or other flour for binding and coating
oil for frying
Instructions
soak the chickpeas in plenty of cold water overnight
put all the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until very smooth
adjust the seasoning and add a teaspoon of chickpea or other flour to help your falafel hold together. If the first falafel falls apart add another teaspoon of flour. Too much will make your falafels heavy. Adding a quarter of a teaspoon of baking powder will not go amiss.
hand-roll little balls and roll them on some chick-pea or other flour shaking off the excess
falafels have to be deep fried. Sorry. I'm considering getting an air fryer which uses just a teaspoon of oil. I've heard good things about them but have no personal experience of them at all.
serve with your favourite salad, a spicy tomato relish or yoghurt sauce and pitta or other flat-bread