Best Egyptian Falafel (Ta'ameya)

Prep:
Cook:
30 minutes
Serves:
10
Good for: Plant based
World food: African, Egyptian, Mediterranean

Nutrition per serving

Calories (kcal)
229
Fat (g)
18.0
Carbs (g)
12.0
Protein (g)
6.0
Salt (g)
0.5
Sugar (g)
1.0

Ingredients

2 Cup
Dried Split Fava Beans
1
Red Onion (quartered)
0.5 Cup
Parsley
0.5 Cup
Coriander ((cilantro) leaves)
0.5 Cup
Dill
3 Clove
Garlic
1.5 tsp
Coriander Seeds
1.5 tsp
Salt
1 tsp
Cumin
1 Cup
Sesame Seeds
0.5 Cup
Vegetable Oil (for frying)

Method

  1. Soak the fava beans for 8 hours or overnight. Drain.
  2. Mix the fava beans, red onion, parsley, cilantro, dill, garlic, coriander, salt, and cumin in a food
    processor; process until it is a dough-like texture.
  3. Toast the sesame seeds; cook, mixing occasionally, for 5 minutes. Transfer to a large plate.
  4. Shape the fava bean mixture into round shapes. Coat in the sesame seeds.
  5. Fry fava bean balls in groups until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.