Falafel

Ingredients

 * 1/2 pound broad fava beans (skinless), soaked overnight
 * 1/2 pound dried chick peas, soaked overnight
 * 3 cloves crushed garlic
 * 1 large onion finely chopped
 * 6 large scallions, finely chopped
 * 1/2 hot pepper finely chopped or ground
 * 1 tablespoon baking soda
 * 3 tablespoons flour
 * 1 cup finely chopped parsley
 * 1 teaspoon ground coriander
 * 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
 * 1 tablespoon salt
 * 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
 * vegetable oil for frying

Directions

 * 1) Drain and rinse the beans, using cold water. Take the skins of the beans off. Pound or grind the beans, or put through the food processor, minced to very fine.
 * 2) Add the garlic, onions and peppers, mix well. Add the remaining ingredients. Pound or process into a paste. Cover and let stand 1 1/2 hour.
 * 3) Take about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and form into patties about 1 1/2 inch diameter. Let the patties set another 15 minutes.
 * 4) Fry them in vegetable oil until golden brown. See Tahini sauce recipe.
 * 5) Best way to eat Serve with fresh pita bread, tomato, cucumber top with tahini sauce.