Waffled Falafel

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1/3 cup vegetable oil, plus more for brushing waffle iron

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 large egg whites

2 cloves garlic, halved

One 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed

4 pita breads, halved

Chopped lettuce, sliced tomato, cucumbers, onions, pickles, pickled beets and hard-boiled eggs, for topping

1/4 cup store-bought hummus, thinned with water

Hot sauce, for serving