Sig's Chickpea Falafel

To serve,pitta bread,salad and natural yogurt

You can use broadbeans if you like

Soak dried beans over night in plenty of cold water.Drain and place in large pan.Boil rapidly gorcten minutes then simmer for 1-1 1/2 hours until soft.Drain and place in food processor add onion,garlic,parsley,cumin seeds,coriander seeds and baking powder.season with salt and pepper,process until you get a fine paste

As soon as cool enough to handle shape into little balls and flatten slightly.Pour oil into deep pan,when sizzling hot fry the falafel until golden,drain and keep warm,serve with warm pitta bread a salad and yogurt