Step 1

Soak chickpeas in lots of water overnight.

Step 2

Drain and rinse chickpeas, then add to food processor and pulse until they are the texture of chopped nuts, scrape down the sides as needed.

Step 3

Transfer chickpeas to a large bowl.

Step 4

Add onion, garlic, pepper (if using), cilantro and parsley to the food processor and pulse until the onion pieces are similarly sized to the chickpeas.

Step 5

Add to the bowl with the chickpeas.

Step 6

Add flour, salt, baking powder, coriander and cumin and fold all together.

Step 7

Try to make a ball with some of the mixture, if it doesn’t hold together, add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time until it holds together.

Step 8

Heat oil to about 350 F.

Step 9

Form about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into a ball then roll into a ball or flatten it in your hands until it’s about ½ inch thick.

Step 10

Fry a few at a time, covering with the lid to avoid oil spitting and allowing steam to cook the chickpeas inside.

Step 11

Flip after about 3 mins when you see them turn brown and cook on the other side. Cook until evenly browned (about 5-7 mins total).

Step 12

Place on a paper towel to soak up extra oil.

Step 13

Lightly sprinkle with flakey salt.

Step 14

Serve with hummus and other dips or in a wrap.