Ingredients

  • 1 heaping cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight in cold water
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Vegetable oil, for deep-frying

Method

  • Drain the soaked chickpeas.
  • Process the chickpeas with the other ingredients until finely chopped but not pureed.
  • Transfer to a bowl.
  • Let stand for at least 30 minutes (or up to 8 hours), covered in the refrigerator.
  • Pour enough oil into a large saucepan to come 2in (5cm) up the sides and heat over high heat to 350F (170C).
  • Moisten your hands with water and shape the mixture into 12 slightly flat balls.
  • In batches, deep-fry in the oil about 3 minutes, or until golden.
  • Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Serve hot.