Egypt · Middle East & North Africa

Ta'ameya

Ta'ameya (placeholder image)
Egyptian falafel made from fava beans and lots of herbs, eaten in baladi bread.
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Ta'ameya

40 minTotal
6Servings
2/5Effort
3/5Wow factor

Ingredients

  • 300 g dried split fava beans, soaked overnight
  • 1 onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 bunch parsley
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 bunch dill
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • sesame seeds
  • oil

Instructions

  1. Drain beans well.
  2. Grind with onion, garlic and herbs to a fine green paste.
  3. Mix in spices, salt and baking soda.
  4. Shape small flat patties and dip in sesame.
  5. Fry at 180°C 3–4 min until crisp.
  6. Serve in bread with tahini and salad.