Dates & Raisin Falafel

Directions

1. 1
   Soak the chickpeas overnight
2. 2
   Blend the chickpeas in a food processor until finely grinded
3. 3
   Transfer to a bowl
4. 4
   Roughly chop the oignon, coriander & parsley
5. 5
   In the same food processor, blend coriander, parsley, onion, garlic & add all the spices
6. 6
   Transfer to the bowl
7. 7
   In the same food processor, blend the dates & raisins
8. 8
   Transfer to the bowl
9. 9
   Mix everything carefully together
10. 10
    If the mixture is too crambly, add the flour
11. 11
    At this stage you can freeze some of your mixture before adding the baking soda & baking powder
12. 12
    Add the baking soda & the baking powder
13. 13
    Let it sit for 10 mns
14. 14
    Warm up the oil
15. 15
    Start shaping small balls, keeping in mind that they will puff up a bit
16. 16
    Fry the falafel until brown & crispy
17. 17
    *Note: Because of the dates & raisins, these falafel get brown really quickly. Don't take them out too soon otherwise the inside won't be cooked.