Authentic Falafel

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For the falafel balls:
1¼ cups (250g) dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained well
½ cup (80g) finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons water
1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups (750ml) sunflower oil, for frying
½ teaspoon sesame seeds, for sprinkling
¾ teaspoon salt

For the tahini sauce:
⅔ cup (150g) tahini paste
½ cup (120ml) water
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 clove garlic, crushed
¼ teaspoon salt

For the sandwich assembly:
Pita bread pockets
Tomatoes
Cucumber
Red onion

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