How to Make Falafel Patties

Ingredients

• 2 cups chickpeas
• 1 cup cracked fava beans (not whole beans)
• 1 small onion
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon ready-made falafel spice mix
• Salt
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• A very small amount, about 1/4 cup, of water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• White sesame seeds for garnish - optional
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Method

1. Soak the chickpeas and cracked fava beans in water for 12 hours or overnight
   Timers: 720 min
2. The next day, drain the chickpeas and fava beans well and place them in a blender or food processor with the ground coriander, coriander seeds, falafel spice mix, onion, and garlic. Grind very well until smooth
3. Add the cornstarch and a little water and mix. You should end up with a smooth falafel mixture that is easy to shape and holds together well (not at all loose)
4. At this stage, the mixture can be frozen in special freezer bags until needed
5. Just before frying, add the baking soda and baking powder over the mixture and mix well
6. Start shaping the patties using the special hand-held falafel mold. Make a hole in each piece with your finger, then dip the whole piece or just its edge in the white sesame seeds
7. Place the patties one by one into plenty of hot oil, and remove each patty once it has browned
8. Serve the falafel patties with vegetables such as lettuce, mint, tomatoes, and radishes, along with pickles and tahini sauce or tarator