Ingredients
- 1 can fava beans
- 1 can chickpeas
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp. flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tbsp. cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 4 tbsp. water
- 1 cup olive oil
Accompaniment
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Method
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1. Drain and place the fava beans and chickpeas in a food processor. Add the onion, parsley, cilantro, garlic, baking powder, salt and cumin.
2. Blend, scraping down the side of the bowl, to form a coarse paste.
3. Add the water and process until the mixture is fine and green.
4. Scrape the paste into a bowl.
5. In a medium saucepan, heat 2 inches of oil to 350ยฐ. Scoop rounded tablespoons of the falafel mixture into the hot oil and fry in small batches until browned and crisp, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
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