Falafel

# Original Falafel Recipe 🌱 ## Ingredients: - 2 cups dried chickpeas (do not use canned) 🫘 - 1 small onion, finely chopped 🧅 - 3-4 garlic cloves, minced 🧄 - 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped 🌿 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped 🍃 - 1 tsp cumin powder 🥄 - 1 tsp coriander powder 🌾 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 🌶️ - 1 tsp salt 🧂 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat) 🔥 - 1 tsp baking powder ⚖️ - 1-2 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional for binding) 🌾 - Vegetable oil for frying 🛢️ ## Instructions: 1. **Prepare the Chickpeas:** - Soak the dried chickpeas in water for at least **12 hours** or overnight. Make sure the water covers the chickpeas by at least 2 inches as they will expand. - After soaking, drain and rinse the chickpeas. Do not cook them. 2. **Blend the Ingredients:** - In a food