How to make Sudanese Ta3miya (Falafel)

fava beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: split peas

Chickpeas provide similar texture and flavor, while split peas are more affordable.

flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Chickpea flour adds protein and fiber, while cornstarch is a cost-effective binding agent.

oil for frying

🥗Healthier: air fryer

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Using an air fryer reduces calories, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper offers sweetness without heat, while jalapeño is a budget-friendly spicy option.

Soak chickpeas overnight.

In a bowl, add soaked chickpeas, onions, garlic, spring onions, cilantro or dill, cumin, salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and 1/2 to 3/4 cup of water.

Blend everything until you get a nice fine mixture, gradually adding the chickpeas to avoid jamming the blender.

Add 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds, and 1 tablespoon of fresh coriander seeds to the mixture.

Heat oil in a pan for frying.

Test the mixture to see if the water content is too high.

Using two spoons, shape the mixture and place it into the hot oil.

Fry for about 30 seconds until brown, then flip to the other side.

Drain the fried tamiya on a sieve with kitchen towels to soak up excess oil.

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