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• 1/2 pound (1 1/4 cups or 225 grams) dried chickpeas
• 1/2 a large onion, roughly chopped or 1 cup chopped scallions
• 2 to 4 garlic cloves, peeled (I use 4 but adjust to your tastes)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, if you’re measuring, or a big handful
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, if you’re measuring, or a big handful
• 1 teaspoons fine sea salt or 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes or mild ones such as urfa biber or Aleppo
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Peanut or vegetable oil for frying
• To serve: Pitas , tahini sauce (below), tomato-cucumber salad , harissa ( homemade or storebought ) or another hot sauce (such as zhoug ), and any pickled vegetables you wish, such as cucumbers, red onion, or mango ( amba )