Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel)

Egyptian falafel (called ta'ameya) is a popular street food all over Egypt. It's made with fresh herbs and ground fava beans instead of chickpeas.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 814 Calories

Ingredients

• vegetable oil for frying
• 1 cup sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 red onion, quartered
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 cups dried split fava beans
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1.5 teaspoons ground coriander
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup fresh dill

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine soaked fava beans, red onion, parsley, cilantro, dill, garlic, coriander, salt, and cumin in a food processor; process to a dough-like consistency.

Step 2

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add sesame seeds; cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large plate.

Step 3

Place fava beans into large bowl and cover with several inches of water. Let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Drain.

Step 4

Shape fava bean mixture into about 50 balls. Roll balls in sesame seeds to coat.

Step 5

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.