- 1 cup dried chickpeas
- 1/2 large onion, roughly chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons chickpea flour
- Oil for frying
PREPARATION
Put the chickpeas in a large bowl and add enough cold water to cover them. Let soak overnight, then drain.Place the drained, uncooked chickpeas and the onions in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade.
Add the mint,coriander, salt, pepper powder, garlic,cumin and onion. Process until blended but not pureed.
Sprinkle in the baking powder and 2 tablespoons of the flour, and pulse.
Turn into a bowl and refrigerate, covered, for several hours.
Take small portion and shape them into ball.
Fry them in oil till golden, drain them.
Serve with tahini dip or garlic paste or mayonise.
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