How can I make Qatarian-style falafel using chickpeas and aromatic herbs in Doha?
Why can't you use cooked chickpeas for falafel?
If you cook those dried chickpeas before making falafel, you run into the same issues you find with canned—they just don't bind. The key to great falafel is to soak the dried chickpeas, but grind them while they're still completely raw.