Baked Falafel Bites (Middle East)

Ingredients

• 2 x 400g tins chickpeas, drained
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp plain flour or chickpea flour
• Large handful parsley and coriander
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Tahini sauce, to serve

Method

Pulse chickpeas, onion, garlic, spices, baking powder, flour, herbs, salt, and pepper until coarse.

Chill the mixture for 30 minutes.

Shape into small balls or patties and place on an oiled tray.

Brush with olive oil and bake at 200C/180C fan for 22-25 minutes, turning once.

Serve with tahini sauce.