Ingredients
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1/2 lb dried garbanzo beans (chick peas)
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1/4 cup cracked wheat (bulgher)
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1 small onion
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1 tablespoon parsley flakes
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4 cloves garlic
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon coriander
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 dash cayenne pepper
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2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (or as needed)
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oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Soak garbanzos overnight in 2 liters of water.
- Next morning, drain.
- Place in a large pot, cover and water, add 1 Tbs salt and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
- Drain and allow to cool Soak the cracked wheat in hot water for 20 minutes.
- Drain and set aside.
- Put in food processor as follows: Place garbanzos in container and process until finely chopped.
- Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Peel the onion, cut into chunks and place in container along with parsley and garlic.
- Process until finely chopped.
- Add onion mixture and cracked wheat to garbanzos in mixing bowl.
- Stir in lemon juice and spices, mixing well.
- Add bread crumbs until mixture is firm enough to hold a shape.
- Shape mixture into 1" balls.
- Fry in deep hot oil until light brown and crisp.