Jeanie's Falafel

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 19 ounce garbanzo beans rinsed drained canned
• 1 teaspoon parsley dried
• 1 cup bread crumbs dry fine
• 1.5 tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin 
• 0.1 teaspoon ground turmeric 
• 1 small onion finely chopped
• 0.3 teaspoon cracked peppercorns black
• 0.8 teaspoon salt 
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• deep fryer

Directions

1. Mash the garbanzo beans in a large bowl. Stir in the onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley, cumin, turmeric, baking powder, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Do not be afraid to use your hands. Shape the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls; you should get 18 to 2
2. If the mixture does not hold together, add a little water.
3. Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Carefully drop the balls into the hot oil, and fry until brown. If you do not have a deep fryer, heat the oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat. You may need to adjust the heat slightly after the first couple of falafels, and be sure to turn frequently so they brown evenly.