How to Make Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ta'ameya, also known as Egyptian falafel, is a popular street food in Egypt that has made its way into the hearts and stomachs of people all over the world. This delicious and flavorful dish is made from ground fava beans or chickpeas, mixed with a variety of herbs and spices, and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. Ta'ameya is a staple in Egyptian cuisine and is often enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or as part of a larger meal.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried split fava beans
  • 1 red onion, quartered
  • ½ cup fresh parsley
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup fresh dill
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup sesame seeds (Optional)
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 50 falafel

  • Place fava beans into large bowl and cover with several inches of water. Let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
  • Combine soaked fava beans, red onion, parsley, cilantro, dill, garlic, coriander, salt, and cumin in a food processor; process to a dough-like consistency.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add sesame seeds; cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large plate.
  • Shape fava bean mixture into about 50 balls. Roll balls in sesame seeds to coat.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    814 cal.

    • Total Fat: 87g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 402mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 141mg