Can falafel be made ahead of time?

Name: Falafel
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 cups dried chickpeas, (rinsed and picked over); 8 scallions, (light and dark green parts, from 1 bunch, coarsely chopped); ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 4 cloves garlic, (coarsely chopped); 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; Vegetable oil, (for frying)

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Yes, falafel can be made ahead of time. You can prepare the mixture and form the patties up to a day in advance. Store the uncooked patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in the refrigerator. When you're ready to cook, fry them directly from the fridge.

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