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TAAMIYA "FALAFEL"

TAAMIYA "FALAFEL"
Region: Egypt
Created: Jul 16, 2010, modified: Jan 13, 2012, overall rating: 0.000






Ingredients:

1 lb. fava beans, skinned and split
4 tsp. cumin, ground
1/2 cup dried chick peas     
2 tsp. coriander, ground
1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped     
2 Tbs. salt
1/2 cup coriander, fresh and finely chopped     
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 cup green onions, finely chopped     
2 tsp. baking soda
2 Tbs. dill, fresh and chopped or 1/2 tsp. dry dill     
1/2 cup sesame seeds, roasted
8 cloves garlic, finely chopped     
vegetable oil for deep frying
 

Soak fava beans and chick peas in water overnight, or at least for 15 hours. First grind chick peas until very fine, add beans, fresh parsley, fresh coriander, green onions, dill and garlic. Grind altogether in food processor until a very fine paste is obtained, adding 7 or 8 tablespoons of water. Add ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, pepper and mix well by hand. Refrigerate for an hour to make it firm. At this stage the paste can be frozen in small packets. Thaw when needed and add baking soda 1/2hour before frying.

With wet fingers shape into walnut size balls 1 1/2" in diameter (or use cylindrical steel spring mold*), flatten to form small patties, dip one side in sesame seeds and deep fry in hot oil. Turn over until well browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels.

Serve hot with pocket bread. Side dishes of Tehina dip, green onions, tomatoes, radishes, pickles (145) and chopped parsley are usually served with Falafel.

Yields 55 patties

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