Chickpea Falafel

At almost every other corner in israel, Middle eastern street vendors and kiosks are selling chickpea fritters. It has evolved into the national dish that is easy to grab and go, serve in a pita pocket with a dollop of hummus, a little chopped salad, and then drizzled with tahini. Falafel originated in egypt as a fava bean concoction; later, the Yemeni immigrants to israel transformed it, making chickpeas the foundation. These patties are moist on the inside and crispy on the outside with p