Falafel

Ingredients

• • 2/3 cup (125 g) dry chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2/3 cup (125 g) dry fava beans, rinsed and drained (see note)
  • 1/2 cup (25 g) roughly chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup (25 g) roughly chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) ground coriander
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1 ml) baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp (0.5 ml) cayenne pepper
  • Canola oil (for frying)
  • Sesame seeds (to taste)