Soak the chick peas for 8 hours or overnight to soften
Drain and boil in a pot with plenty of water. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 1½ hrs.
Remove from heat, drain and rinse. Place the chick peas in a blender and process on slow speed to form a rough mixture.
Mix the chick pea mixture with the onions, tomato, mint, cumin and season with salt and pepper.
Add enough flour to form a thick dough that can be kneaded into small balls.
Spread the rest of the flour onto a large plate. Take about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and form it into a large flattened ball. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
Roll the patties in flour, shaking each lightly to remove excess flour.
Heat enough oil, about 6 cm depth, in a large heavy skillet, over medium-high heat.
When the oil is hot, fry them until golden, turning once to cook the other side as well, 2-4 min.
Remove with a slotted spoon onto a plate lined with paper towel. Continue until all the patties are fried, replacing the oil when needed. They can be served, hot, warm, or at room temperature.
Drain and boil in a pot with plenty of water. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 1½ hrs.
Remove from heat, drain and rinse. Place the chick peas in a blender and process on slow speed to form a rough mixture.
Mix the chick pea mixture with the onions, tomato, mint, cumin and season with salt and pepper.
Add enough flour to form a thick dough that can be kneaded into small balls.
Spread the rest of the flour onto a large plate. Take about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and form it into a large flattened ball. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
Roll the patties in flour, shaking each lightly to remove excess flour.
Heat enough oil, about 6 cm depth, in a large heavy skillet, over medium-high heat.
When the oil is hot, fry them until golden, turning once to cook the other side as well, 2-4 min.
Remove with a slotted spoon onto a plate lined with paper towel. Continue until all the patties are fried, replacing the oil when needed. They can be served, hot, warm, or at room temperature.
