Egyptian Ta'ameya Fava Falafel with Sesame
Green-herb fava bean falafel coated in sesame seeds and fried until crisp.
⏱ 45 min · 🍽 4 servings · by Naturalition
Ingredients
- •1 1/2 cups Dried split fava beans, soaked overnight
- •1 cup Parsley and cilantro
- •1 Small onion
- •3 Garlic cloves
- •1 tbsp Ground coriander
- •1 tbsp Ground cumin
- •1/2 cup Sesame seeds
- •Oil, as needed for frying
Method
1. Drain beans and grind in a food processor with herbs, onion, garlic, coriander, cumin and salt to a coarse paste.
2. Rest 20 minutes, then shape into small patties.
3. Press each patty into sesame seeds.
4. Fry in 170 C oil for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden. Serve with tahini sauce.
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Who should be careful
General food information, not medical advice. Check with your doctor if you are pregnant, nursing, on medication or managing a health condition. Contains sesame. Fava beans can trigger hemolytic anemia in people with G6PD deficiency.
General guidance only, not medical advice. Ask your doctor if you have a condition, allergy or take medication.
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