Egyptian Ta'ameya (Falafel)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried fava beans
• 1/2 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1/4 cup Fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Ground flaxseed
• 3 tablespoons Water
• 1 cup Vegetable oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Soak the dried fava beans in water overnight.
2. 2Drain and rinse the soaked fava beans.
3. 3In a food processor, combine the fava beans, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking powder, and salt.
4. 4Process until a coarse paste forms.
5. 5Mix ground flaxseed with water and let sit for 5 minutes until a gel forms.
6. 6Add the flaxseed gel to the fava bean mixture and mix well.
7. 7Shape the mixture into small patties or balls.
8. 8Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
9. 9Fry the falafel for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
10. 10Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

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