Place all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade.

Process until blended but not pureed.

Sprinkle in the baking powder and 4 tablespoons of the flour, and pulse. You want to add enough flour so that the dough forms a small ball and no longer sticks to your hands.

Turn into a bowl and refrigerate, covered, for several hours.

Using your hands, form the chickpea mixture into patties.

Heat enough oil to come most of the way up the patties at about 375 degrees in a skillet with high sides.

Fry the patties, in batches, for 2 - 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Do not overcrowd the pan.

Let the patties rest a minute or two before serving.

Serve and enjoy!