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. 1Place the 1 cup of dried fava beans in a large bowl and cover with plenty of water. Let them soak overnight, then drain and rinse the beans thoroughly.
2. 2Combine the drained fava beans with the 1/2 medium onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, and 1/4 cup fresh parsley in a food processor. Process until the mixture is finely ground but still has a little texture, not a completely smooth paste.
3. 3Add the 1/4 cup chickpea flour, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon coriander, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder to the food processor. Mix everything together until well combined.
4. 4Shape the fava bean mixture into small, flat patties, about 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter.
5. 5Pour the 2 cups of oil for frying into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
6. 6Carefully place 3-4 tamiyah patties into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and crispy.
7. 7Remove the fried tamiyah patties from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
8. 8While the tamiyah is frying or draining, prepare the sunflower seed paste. In a small bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons sunflower seed paste, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 clove garlic (paste), and 1 tablespoon water. Stir or whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
9. 9Serve the hot, crispy tamiyah patties immediately with the prepared sunflower seed paste on the side.

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