1 lb of dry peeled fava beans*
¾ lbs of of dried chickpeas (aka Garbanzo beans)
1 bunch of Italian parsley (chop away the stems)
2 bunches of green cilantro (chop away the stems)
8-10 cloves of freshly peeled garlic, crushed
1 large red or yellow onion
1 bunch of green onions
2 table spoons of salt
A dash of black pepper
2 table spoons of flour
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1 dash of red chilli pepper (optional, if spicy falafel is desired)
1 teaspoon of cumin
3 teaspoons of Coriander
2 Table spoons of Tahini Paste
1 cup of freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
3 gloves of garlic, crushed
a dash of salt
Salty Lebanese Pickles (cucumbers, turnips, pickled chilli peppers)
Tomatoes
Chopped fresh Italian parsley
Pita bread