Ta'miyya - Fava Bean Falafel
Ingredients:
1 lb. dried fava beans or hyacinth beans (Egyptian beans), soaked overnight or canned beans
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup parsley, minced
1 Tb cilantro, minced
1/2 cup scallions, chopped (green part only)
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cumin, ground
1/2 tsp. salt
Toasted sesame seeds, to coat
Basil & mint, chiffonade, for garnish
Torshi left (pickled turnips), garnish
Directions:
Place soaked beans in a food processor with remaining ingredients and process until thoroughly ground and mixed. Form 2" balls from mixture with your hands and roll to coat in toasted sesame seeds, flattening each ball slightly. Deep fry (or pan fry in 2" of oil) at 375 degrees until golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Serve with tahini, torshi left, pitas, and garnish with basil and mint.
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6-8