Egyptian Falafel

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1. 1Step 1: Wash beans under running water then place in a deep bowl.
2. 2Step 2: Cover with water and let it soak for 2-3 hours changing the water once in the middle.
3. 3Step 3: Drain beans and place in the food processor.
4. 4Step 4: Place all other ingredients except for water.
5. 5Step 5: Process until very fine. If you feel the dough texture is rough add 1 tablespoon of water at a time and mix until you get a fine dough.
6. 6Step 6: Place the dough in a deep bowl and whisk it hard with an electric mixer or a hand held whisk for about 4 to 5 minutes until it gets foamy and super airy.
7. 7Step 7: Heat oil in a heavy bottom skillet or a cast iron skillet.
8. 8Step 8: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the falafel and form into a ball or a disk.
9. 9Step 9: Dip the disks from one side into a flat plate of sesame seeds and fry for 2-3 minutes per side until it gets nicely browned all over.
10. 10Step 10: Transfer to a paper lined plate.
11. 11Step 11: Serve with tahini dip, tomato, pickles, cucumber, onions and green salad.