Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel)

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Ta'ameya (Egyptian falafel) is an all-time favorite street food in Egypt. In most parts of the Middle East, falafel is made with ground chickpeas. In Egypt however, we make it with dried fava beans. These are best served with pita bread, tomato, onions, and tahini sauce.

Submitted by Gamila Salem
Updated on May 12, 2023
close up view of a Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel) sandwich with tomatoes, onions and lettuce on a white plate
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
50 falafel
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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

Directions

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

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

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

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

  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.

Recipe Tip

You can substitute 1/2 of the fava beans with chickpeas if you are used to that type of falafel.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

814 Calories
87g Fat
8g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 814
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 87g 112%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 402mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 141mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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