Ingredients

• 200 grams, 1 cup dried chickpeas or half dried chickpeas and half dried split fava beans, soaked for at least 6 hours.
• 15 grams, ~6 cloves garlic
• 100 grams, ~1/2 onion quartered
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 2 pods green cardamom, seeds only
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon hot chile powder
• 100 grams, ~1 cup chopped fresh herbs, any combination of parsley, cilantro, dill, or mint
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• oil for frying

Preparation

1. Soak chickpeas hours and discard soaking liquid.
2. Toast all dry spices and grind into powder.
3. Add herbs, garlic, and onion to food processor and process into paste.
4. Add beans, ground spices, and baking powder to food processor.
5. Pulse until minced and can be formed into patties.
6. Let sit for at least one hour in fridge
7. Scoop into small patties and drop into 350°F oil until golden brown.