Makes Approx: 30 - 35 Balls

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INGREDIENTS
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dried fava beans or chick peas……..2 c.
medium onion - chopped finely…….1
garlic - crushed…….2 cloves
baking soda…….1 tsp
coriander…….1 tsp
cumin………..1/2 tsp
egg - beaten……..1
parsley - finely chopped………1/2 c.
cayenne pepper………1/4 tsp
salt
pepper
flour
oil

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PREPARATION
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Soak the bean or chickpeas in water overnight. Drain. ( If you use fava beans that are not skinless, remove the skins now).
Place the beans or chickpeas in blender and blend to a fine paste.
Add the onion, parsley, egg, garlic, coriander, cumin, cayenne, baking soda, salt and pepper.
Mix well in the blender.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and keep aside for 1\2 an hour.
Heat oil in a deep fryer to medium high. Drop carefully a tablespoon full of paste into the hot oil.
Fry to a golden color, turning once or twice.
Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and place on absorbent kitchen paper.
Serve hot with Tahini or wrapped inside pita bread with garlic chutney and lettuce.