falafel for charishma

this is a wonderful recipe,very flavorful and pretty easy to make. charishma asked for his recipe because it doesn't have eggs.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups  dried chickpeas (can use canned to save time)
• 2  cups  chopped parsley
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon ground allspice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 5  cloves  peeled garlic
• 1  onion
• 1  leek, trimmed and cut into three pieces
• 6  tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. soak chickpeas in water-cover with water two inches above the beans.
2. cover and let stand for 8 hours.
3. drain.
4. combine chickpeas,cilantro and next 8 ingredients in a food processor, process until mixture resembles coarse meal.
5. divide chickpea mixture into 16 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2 inch thick patty.
6. heat two tablespoons oil in a large non-stick skillet.
7. add 5 patties cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden.
8. repeat process twice with remaining oil and patties.
9. serve with tahini sauce.