Homemade Dried Falafel Mix

Ingredients
5 cups garbanzo bean (chickpea) flour
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons turmeric powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons baking powder

Instructions
Blend all ingredients together and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

To Prepare Falafel Balls
Combine 1 cup homemade dried falafel mix with 1/2 cup hot water and 2 tsp lemon juice. (We double or triple this for our family of 5, which makes about 20 falafel balls.)

Put in the refrigerator for 15 minutes until thickened. Roll out even sized balls for frying. (I used a melon baller to measure them out, but Amazon actually sells a falafel maker, which I saw used at many-a falafel stand in Israel… coolest kitchen gadget!)

Heat 2-inches of vegetable oil and pan-fry for two minutes on each side.