Falafel: Chickpea Patties

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Falafel:

1 pound dried chickpeas

1 small onion, coarsely chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes, optional

Salt and pepper, as needed

1/2 cup vegetable oil

Sandwiches:

6 to 8 pitas, tops sliced open and lightly toasted

Shredded lettuce, as needed

Tomato wedges, as needed

Sliced red onion, as needed

Sliced cucumbers, as needed

Tahini Sauce, recipe follows

Tahini Sauce:

1 clove garlic

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup tahini

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup lemon juice