Falafel..tasty vegetarian patties for great sandwiches.

Servings: about 30 patties.

½ pound dried chick peas soaked overnight

½ pound skinless fava beans soaked overnight

4 cloves crushed garlic

3 dl finely chopped onion

200 g leek

1 tbsp baking soda

2 tbsp flour

2 dl chopped parsley

2 tsp ground coriander

2 teaspoons jeera cumin

1 tbsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

Oil for frying

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Rinse the peas and the beans and drain well.

Grind all ingredients in food processor to a very fine consistency.

Let the paste stand in a bowl in room temperature for an hour.

Make patties out of the paste ( about 2 tablespoons each) and set aside for 10-15 minutes.

Fry patties in hot oil until golden brown and move to a plate topped with kitchen paper to suck the

the excess oil.

Serve warm with tahini sauce, green salad and fresh Arabic or pita bread.