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Ingredients
- 1 lb (0.5 kg) dry chickpeas
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 small onion, roughly chopped
- 1/4 c chopped parsley
- 3-5 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 Tbs flour
- 1 3/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- pinch of ground cardamom
- 1 tsp baking powder (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Steps
Soak chickpeas and baking soda overnight until double in size. Drain and rinse
Blend in food processor to a coarse texture. Mix by hand. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours
Form balls and fry 360-375 F (180-190C) for 5-6 minutes total. If the mixture is too delecate, you can process a little more smoothly, add 1-2 Tbs more flour, or even an egg