Falafel Sandwiches with Sesame Mint Yogurt Sauce

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2 (15-ounce) cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed

3 to 4 tablespoons, plus 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves

1/2 cup packed fresh parsley leaves

2 cloves garlic

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 large egg, lightly beaten with a fork

Salt and pepper

3 quarts vegetable oil, for frying

3 good quality pita breads, cut in 1/2

Sesame Mint Yogurt Sauce, recipe follows

Fixings:

1 English cucumber, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces

1 small head iceberg lettuce, chopped into bite-sized pieces

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

1 green pepper, seeded and chopped into bite-sized pieces

Sesame Mint Yogurt Sauce:

2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt, preferably Greek-style

1 bunch mint leaves, finely chopped

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil

1 lemon, zested and juiced

Salt and pepper