Egyptian Ta'meya

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried fava beans, soaked overnight
• 1 onion, roughly chopped
• 3 garlic cloves
• Big bunch parsley
• Big bunch coriander
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander seed
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• Sesame seeds
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Drain the soaked beans (do not cook).
2. Blend with onion, garlic, herbs, spices and salt into a coarse green paste.
3. Stir in the baking soda; rest 30 minutes.
4. Shape into small patties; press one side into sesame seeds.
5. Heat oil to medium and fry until deep golden, turning, about 4 minutes.
6. Drain on paper.

Serving suggestions

• Serve in pita with tahini and salad.

Storage & reheating

Best fresh; shaped uncooked patties freeze well.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

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