Pistachio Falafel

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1 cup dried chickpeas

2/3 cup shelled, roasted and salted pistachios 

1/4 cup fresh mint, minced, plus whole mint leaves for garnish 

1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced 

1/4 cup diced onion 

1 teaspoon ground coriander 

1 teaspoon ground cumin 

1 teaspoon baking soda 

1 clove garlic 

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed 

Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 

Yogurt Sauce, recipe follows

Pomegranate seeds, for garnish 

Yogurt Sauce:

1/2 cup Greek yogurt

1/4 cup shelled, roasted and salted pistachios, ground 

2 tablespoons tahini 

1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 

Juice and zest of 1 lemon 

1 clove garlic, grated 

Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper