Jeanie's Falafel

Ingredients

• 1 can garbanzo beans , 19 ounce
• 1 small onion , finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1.5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.13 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 0.75 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons cracked black peppercorns
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Mash the garbanzo beans in a large bowl. Stir in the onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley, cumin, turmeric, baking powder, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Do not be afraid to use your hands. Shape the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls; you should get 18 to 24. If the mixture does not hold together, add a little water.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Carefully drop the balls into the hot oil, and fry until brown. If you do not have a deep fryer, heat the oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat. You may need to adjust the heat slightly after the first couple of falafels, and be sure to turn frequently so they brown evenly.