Tamiyah (Egyptian Falafel) with Chickpea Flour

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried Fava Beans
• 1/4 cup Chickpea Flour
• 1/2 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
• 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 2 cups Oil for Frying
• 2 tablespoons Sunflower Seed Paste
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 1 clove Garlic (paste)
• 1 tablespoon Water (paste)

Instructions

1. 1Soak fava beans in water overnight.
2. 2Drain and rinse the soaked beans. Combine with onion, garlic, cilantro, and parsley in a food processor.
3. 3Process until finely ground but not completely smooth.
4. 4Add chickpea flour, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and baking powder. Mix well.
5. 5Shape the mixture into small patties.
6. 6Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
7. 7Fry the tamiyah patties until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
8. 8Drain on paper towels.
9. 9For the sunflower seed paste: blend sunflower seed paste, lemon juice, garlic, and water until smooth.
10. 10Serve hot with sunflower seed paste.

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