FALAFEL-FRIED

Steps:

• 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.