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taameya

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Taameya is a traditional Egyptian dish, commonly known as Egyptian falafel. It is a deep-fried ball or patty made from fava beans, herbs, and spices. The dish is typically served in pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, and tahini sauce, and is a staple of Egyptian cuisine. Taameya is often eaten for breakfast or lunch, and is considered a popular street food in Egypt.

garlic

salt

baking powder

vegetable oil

black pepper

cilantro

cumin

dried fava beans

fresh parsley

onion

Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of dried split fava beans

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped

  • 1 bunch of fresh parsley, chopped

  • 1 bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon of salt

  • 1 teaspoon of cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds

  • Vegetable oil for frying


Instructions:

  1. Soak the fava beans overnight in plenty of cold water.

  2. The next day, drain the fava beans and place them in a food processor.

  3. Add the chopped onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, salt, cumin, baking powder, and black pepper to the food processor.

  4. Blend the mixture until it is smooth and holds together when squeezed.

  5. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer.

  6. While the oil is heating, form the mixture into small patties and sprinkle them with sesame seeds.

  7. Fry the patties in the hot oil until they are golden brown on both sides.

  8. Remove the patties from the oil and drain them on paper towels.

  9. Serve the Taameya hot with tahini sauce or stuffed into pita bread with salad and pickles.