Egyptian Falafel (Ta'ameya)
Egyptian falafel, known as Ta'ameya, is made with fava beans instead of chickpeas, giving it a unique flavor and texture. Served in pita bread with tahini sauce and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried Fava Beans
- 0.5 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 cup Fresh Parsley
- 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 0.5 tsp Coriander
- 0.5 tsp Baking Powder
- 0.75 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil
- 4 Pita Bread
- 0.5 cup Tahini Sauce
- 0.5 cup Vegetables
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Drain the soaked fava beans and place them in a food processor.
- 2Add chopped onion, minced garlic, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper to the food processor.
- 3Process until the mixture is finely ground but still slightly coarse.
- 4Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 175°C.
- 5Shape the falafel mixture into small patties or balls.
- 6Carefully drop the falafel into the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- 7Remove the falafel with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 8Serve the falafel in pita bread with tahini sauce and your favorite vegetables.
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