Falafel

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon dried parsley 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns 1 cup vegetable oil for frying DIRECTIONS Mash the garbanzo beans in a large bowl. Stir in the onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley cumin, turmeric, baking powder, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Do not be afraid to use your hands. Shape the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls; you should get 18 to 24. If the mixture does not hold together, add a little water. Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Carefully drop the balls into the hot oil, and fry until brown. If you do not have a deep fryer, heat the oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat. You may need to adjust the heat slightly after the first couple of falafels, and be sure to turn frequently so they brown evenly.