Vegan Falafel for Alys 

Ingredients

• 1 (19 ounce) can chick peas, rinsed and drained
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• chopped fresh coriander....I like lots but up to you
• fresh parsley chopped......I like a little but up to you
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs or you can use oats or Weetabix if you don't have any breadcrumbs
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 vegetable oil or ground nut oil for frying

Directions

1. Mash the chickpeas in a large bowl. Stir in the onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley cumin, turmeric, baking powder, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Or whizz everything together in a food processor. Shape the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls; you should get 18 to 24. If the mixture does not hold together, add a little water or egg if you are not vegan.
2. 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.
3. Voila!