Chickpea Falafels

Ingredients
- 1 small Pyaz (Onion)
- 7-8 cloves Lehsan (Garlic)
- 2-3 Hari mirch (Green chillies)
- 1 bunch Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) or as required
- 1 Cup Safed chanay (Chickpeas), soaked overnight
- 3-4 tbsp Til (Sesame seeds), roasted
- 1 tbsp Sabut dhania (Coriander seeds), crushed
- ½ tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tbsp Zeera (Cumin seeds), roasted & crushed
- ½ tbsp Himalayan pink salt or to taste
- 1 tsp Kali mirch powder (Black pepper powder)
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- Cooking oil for frying
Directions
- In a chopper, add onion, garlic, green chillies, fresh coriander, chickpeas, sesame seeds, coriander seeds, baking powder, dried oregano, cumin seeds, pink salt, black pepper powder, and lemon juice & chop well.
- Take out into a bowl & knead well for 2-3 minutes.
- Take a small quantity of the mixture (45g) & press gently to make oval-shaped falafels.
- In a wok, heat cooking oil & fry on medium-low flame until golden brown. This recipe makes approximately 20 falafels.
- Serve with pita bread, hummus, & salad!