Falafel

1. 1

   Drain and rinse the favas and chickpeas and put them in a food processor.

2. 2

   Add the onion, parsley, cilantro, garlic, baking powder, salt, cumin and crushed red pepper.

3. 3

   Pulse, scraping down the side of the bowl, to form a coarse paste.

4. 4

   Add the water and process until the mixture is gritty but fine and brilliant green.

5. 5

   Scrape the paste into a bowl.

6. 6

   In a medium saucepan, heat 2 inches of oil to 350 degrees F. Scoop rounded tablespoons of the falafel mixture into the hot oil and fry in small batches until browned and crisp, about 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Drain on paper towels set over a wire rack and serve hot, with Tahini Sauce.

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