Drain chick peas, pat dry and add to food processor with onion and garlic. Pulse to a more or less smooth texture. Decant to mixing bowl.
STEP 2
Add the rest of the dry ingredients to the bowl and mix well. Shape into walnut sized balls then flatten slightly to give a disc twice as wide as it is high. Dip into sesame seeds to cover if using.
STEP 3
Heat the oil and fry in batches flipping to ensure they're golden brown on both sides and drain on some kitchen paper.