You will need: inspired by Epicurious...makes about 30-40 falafels depending on size.
16 oz(1 lb or 2 3/4 cups) dried chickpeas
2 cups diced onion
3-4 garlic cloves
2 tsps baking powder
2 tsps cumin
1 tsp coriander, ground
2 1/2 tsp kosher salt( or to taste)
2-3 tsps chile flakes (or to taste)
1/2- 1 cup loosely packed cilantro (or to taste)