Falafel (Mashed Chickpea Pods with Vegetables)

Ingredients

• •1 pound chick peas, soaked for 24 hours
• •1 medium onion
• •1 medium potato, peeled
• •4 garlic cloves
• •1 teaspoon ground coriander
• •1 teaspoon cumin
• •2 teaspoons salt
• •½ teaspoon pepper
• •½ teaspoon cayenne
• •1 tablespoon flour
• •Vegetable oil for frying
• •2 teaspoons baking soda

Directions

1. 1Drain chickpeas.
2. 2Quarter onion and potato.
3. 3Run chickpeas, onion and potato through fine holes of the meat grinder along with the garlic two times.
4. 4Add all remaining ingredients except baking soda and vegetable oil. Mix well.
5. 5Run through grinder once more. Mix again.
6. 6Cover and leave to rest for two to three hours.
7. 7Heat oil for deep-frying. While oil is heating add baking soda to the chickpea mixture.
8. 8With dampened hands, form mixture into balls the size of a walnut, then flatten slightly into a patty. Deep fry, making sure patties are cooked through and are golden brown.
9. 9Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.