Best FALAFEL

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups cooked chickpeas
• 1/2 large onion, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 cup chopped cilantro
• 4-6 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• Olive oil for frying

PREPARATION

1. Place cooked chickpeas and the onions in the food processor bowl, add parsley, cilantro, salt, hot pepper, garlic, and cumin. Process until blended.
2. Sprinkle in the flour and panko bread crumbs and pulse. Add enough so the dough forms a small ball and no longer sticks to your hands. Cover and refrigerate several hours.
3. Using 2 spoons, form the chickpea mixture into walnut sized balls; or use a falafel scooper.
4. Heat oil in cast iron skillet or wok and test 1 falafel; if it falls apart, add a little flour. 
5. Fry 4-6 falafel until all sides are golden brown. Drain on paper towels. 
6. Serve with pita bread, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, onion, green pepper, Drizzle with tahina sauce.