2 c. canned chick peas
3 cloves minced garlic
Kosher salt
1/4 tsp. dried ground chili peppers
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp. water
1/2 c. flour
Oil for frying

Rinse chick peas, drain and grind. Add remaining ingredients except flour and mix well. Use 1 tablespoon to form small balls. Dip them lightly into flour. Heat fat to 370 degrees and fry balls until brown on all sides, about 1 minute. Drain well and serve hot. Makes about 2 to 2 1/2 dozen balls.

To serve, put several balls into the pocket of pita bread along with shredded cabbage or lettuce and, or tomato pieces and onions. Cover with Tahini sauce. (Canned tahini sauce can be purchased at health food stores.) Pita bread can be purchased around Florida as Arabic bread.