Falafel - Israeli

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 Makes: 18  Medium Falafels

Israeli  Street Felafel

Combine
 19 oz      Garbanzo beans rinsed, drained  and mashed
   1           Onion, finely chopped
   2           Garlic cloves, minced
   2 t         Cilantro
   1 t         Parsley dried
   2 t         Cumin
1/8 t         Turmeric
1/2 t         Baking powder
   1 C        Bread crumbs
                Salt
                Pepper

 Deep Fry
 1 Qt        Oil 

1. Shape the mixture into (18-24) 1 ½ inch balls. Add a little water if necessary.
2. Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375.
3. Carefully drop the balls into the hot oil.
4. Fry until brown.

Note: If you do not have a deep fryer, heat the oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat.