Place the chickpeas in a large bowl and soak overnight.

Rinse well and drain the next day.

Peel the onion and garlic.

Quarter the onion and set aside.

Get a food processor ready and add the chickpeas along with the onion and garlic.

Blend everything together until finely chopped but not overly blended.

Pour the mixture into another bowl. This is where the rest of the ingredients come in. Wash and finely chop the parsley.

Add these to the chickpea mixture in the bowl along with the coriander, cumin, lemon juice, flour and salt.

Mix well.

Taste the mixture and see if it holds together when formed into small patties or balls.

If not, add a little more flour and mix well again.

This is best done with your hands.

If the mass holds together, it is ready and can be fried or deep-fried after shaping.