1 lb dry chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
2 oz. Parsley, coarsely chopped
½oz. jalapeno peppers
3 oz. coarsely chopped Onions
3 oz. Cumin
1 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
½ cup water.
2 tbsp general purpose flour.
2 Garlic cloves.

Rinse the dry chickpeas and soak with water for 12 hours.

Drain the chickpeas and grind them together with the onion, garlic, parsley and jalapeno peppers. This can be done using a meat grinder or food processor.

Add the baking soda, salt, cumin and flour.

Add water (1/2 cup) and mix until it forms a coarse paste.

In a medium saucepan, heat 2 inches of oil to 400 F degrees.

Use a falafel scoop to shape the mixture into rounded patties and fry the patties into the hot oil until browned and crisp.

Serve hot with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, red-hot pepper sauce and your favorite pickled vegetables.

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