Chickpea Fritters

The fast food of the Middle East, falafel has invaded restaurant menus of all categories in many parts of Europe and America, food kiosks in malls as well as international food festivals. It is nourishing and tasty and can be served with a variety of salads and relishes, in a sandwich, on a plate or as finger food. Chickpeas are a basic ingredient of falafel. In Egypt, broad beans are added to the chickpeas in varying proportions. This recipe calls for uncooked chickpeas that