Falafel

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c. dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans, about 12 oz.)
• 2 c. chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. allspice
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
• 5 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 onion, quartered
• 1 leek, trimmed and cut into 3 pieces
• 6 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
• Yogurt-Tahini Dip
• 8 (6-inch) pitas, cut in half