Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas or garbanzo bean
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic clove, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups oil (for frying)

Directions
Place all ingredients except frying oil in a food processor and process to a thick chunky paste.

Form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a ping pong ball. Slightly flatten.

Fry in 2 inches of hot oil until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Serve hot in pita pockets or any flat bread, along with lettuce and tomatoes,and top with yogurt or tahini.

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