Falafel Croquettes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb canned chick-peas, drained
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons fresh chives, snipped
salt and pepper
1/4 cup oil, for frying

Preparation

Place chickpeas, garlic, coriander, cumin, chives, and salt and pepper to taste in a blender or food processor, process until well blended, adding a little water if necessary.
Divide and roll the chick pea mixture into small balls (croquettes). Fry the croquettes in hot oil, in batches, for about 2 to 3 minutes each, or until golden.
Drain on paper towel.
Serve hot.