Vegetarian

Soak broad beans in water to cover overnight, drain, rub off skins if needed, and pat dry
Grind the drained beans in a food mill, meat grinder, or pulse in a food processor until a coarse paste forms
Add spring onions, garlic, parsley, cumin, baking powder, and cayenne to the bean paste and mix
Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes
Shape the chilled mixture into 1-inch balls, flatten slightly, and coat with flour
Heat about 1½ inches of vegetable oil over medium heat to 365°F
Fry the patties in batches, turning once, until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes, then remove
Serve the fried patties as part of a meze or in pita