Best Authentic Falafel

2 cups dried garbanzo beans /chickpeas (do not use canned)

2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds (can substitute 1 teaspoon ground cumin; for best flavor we recommend using whole spices and toasting/grinding them)

2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds (can substitute 1 teaspoon ground coriander; for best flavor we recommend using whole spices and toasting/grinding them)

½ cup chopped yellow onion

3 to 4 cloves garlic , minced

¼ preserved lemon , pulp discarded, mince the peel

Recipe for Homemade Preserved Lemons (recommended)

⅓ cup chopped parsley

⅓ cup chopped cilantro

2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest

1 ½ teaspoons salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

subheading: For Serving:

Homemade Creamy Hummus

Preserved Lemon Cilantro Yogurt Sauce (vegans: use vegan yogurt)

oil for frying (use one with a high smoke point) (I use avocado, you can also use canola)

Directions at daringgourmet.com

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