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Ta'ameya (Egyptian falafel) is an all-time favorite street food in Egypt. In most parts of the Middle East, falafel is made with ground chickpeas. In Egypt however, we make it with dried fava beans. These are best served with pita bread, tomato, onions, and tahini sauce.
Submitted byGamila Salem
Updated on May 12, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
50 falafel
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Ingredients
2 cups dried split fava beans
1 red onion, quartered
½ cup fresh parsley
½ cup fresh cilantro
½ cup fresh dill
3 cloves garlic
1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup sesame seeds (Optional)
1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
Directions
Place fava beans into large bowl and cover with several inches of water. Let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
Combine soaked fava beans, red onion, parsley, cilantro, dill, garlic, coriander, salt, and cumin in a food processor; process to a dough-like consistency.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add sesame seeds; cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large plate.
Shape fava bean mixture into about 50 balls. Roll balls in sesame seeds to coat.
Fill a large saucepan 1/4 full with oil; heat over medium heat. Fry fava bean balls in batches until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
Recipe Tip
You can substitute 1/2 of the fava beans with chickpeas if you are used to that type of falafel.
Editor's Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 814 | Calories |
| 87g | Fat |
| 8g | Carbs |
| 3g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe10 | |
| Calories814 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat87g | 112% |
| Saturated Fat6g | 32% |
| Cholesterol0mg | 0% |
| Sodium402mg | 17% |
| Total Carbohydrate8g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber2g | 8% |
| Total Sugars1g | |
| Protein3g | 6% |
| Vitamin C6mg | 6% |
| Calcium25mg | 2% |
| Iron1mg | 5% |
| Potassium141mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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