Falafel

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2 cups dried chickpeas, picked through and rinsed

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 small onion, coarsely chopped

6 garlic cloves, smashed

1 tablespoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground

1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted and ground

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 handfuls fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves coarsely chopped

1 handful fresh cilantro, leaves coarsely chopped

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Vegetable oil, for frying

8 warm pita bread, store bought or homemade recipe follows

Tahini Sauce, recipe follows

Shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, chopped cucumbers

Tahini Sauce:

1/2 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)

1/2 cup plain yogurt or water

1 lemon, juiced

2 garlic cloves, chopped

Pinch salt

Pinch paprika