How to Make Authentic Egyptian Falafel! Made by Egyptian 👌 The Best Recipe Ever with Fava Beans

fava beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: split peas

Chickpeas are high in protein, while split peas are often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a richer flavor and healthier fats.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper offers sweetness without heat, while jalapeño is more affordable.

Wash dried split fava beans until the water runs clear.

Soak fava beans in water for 10 to 12 hours.

Drain the soaked fava beans.

In a bowl, combine fava beans, parsley, cilantro, leeks, green onions, and garlic; mix well.

Process the mixture in a food processor until it resembles a fine texture like mashed avocado, doing it in batches if necessary.

Take about 1 to 1.5 cups of the mixture for cooking and freeze the rest.

To the mixture, add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon coriander, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (if desired), 1 egg (or 1/8 teaspoon baking soda), and 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; mix well.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.

Using a spoon or cookie scoop, add falafel batter to the hot oil.

Cook falafel for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Prepare tahini sauce by blending 1/4 cup tahini, 4 tablespoons water, 2 cloves garlic, juice of half a lime, salt, pepper, and cumin until creamy.

Chop cucumber, tomatoes, and parsley for a simple salad; season with salt, pepper, and cumin.

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