Tasty Falafel

Soak dried chickpeas overnight. The chickpeas will double in size and weight. Drain the chickpeas and remove the skin. If you use canned chickpeas, drain them.

Put chickpeas in a blender or food processor. Add whole chili pepper including seeds, red shallot, onion, garlic, parsley powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and salt. Blend and stir if necessary. Add fresh chives and blend some more. Be careful not to over-blend.

Make small patties with a spoon. This amount will be good for 16 to 20 falafel.

Heat sunflower oil in medium to hot pan. Fry falafel for a couple of minutes before turning them over and fry the other side until golden brown. Let drain on kitchen paper.