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Tamiya (Saudi Falafel) recipe by Safe Plated

Tamiya (Saudi Falafel)

Fava bean fritters spiced with herbs and deep-fried until golden brown. A popular Saudi snack made entirely peanut-free.

30m prep + 15m cook6 servings
PEANUT-free
220 cal|10g protein|25g carbs|10g fat|7g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Dried fava beans, soaked overnight
  • 1/2 cup Onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup Parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. 1Drain the soaked fava beans and rinse thoroughly.
  2. 2In a food processor, combine fava beans, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking soda, and salt.
  3. 3Process until the mixture is finely ground but still slightly coarse.
  4. 4Form the mixture into small patties.
  5. 5Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pan over medium-high heat.
  6. 6Fry the tamiya patties for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  7. 7Drain on paper towels before serving.

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