Baked Chickpea Falafel

1. 1

   Place the dried chickpeas in a large bowl and soak overnight in plenty of cold water.

2. 2

   Drain the chickpeas and rinse them. Pick over and remove nay discoloured or bad looking chickpeas.

3. 3

   Place the soaked chickpeas into a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil and boil rapidly for ten minutes. Reduce the heat and simmer for one hour, or until soft. Drain.

4. 4

   Place the chickpeas into a food processore with the onion, garlic, parsley, crushed cumin, crushed corainder and baking powder. Add salt and pepper to taste. Process until the mixture forms a firm paste.

5. 5

   Preheat your oven to 180u00b0C (350u00b0F ).

6. 6

   Divide the mixture into walnut sized pieces. Roll them into balls in your hands and then flatten them slightly.

7. 7

   Roll the balls in olive oil and place them on a baking sheet.

8. 8

   Bake for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

9. 9

   Serve falafel immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.