Karim Jovian Makes Ta'ameya, Egypt's Favorite Street Food

fava beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: split peas

Chickpeas are lower in calories and easier to find.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and adds a nutty flavor.

baking powder

🥗Healthier: baking soda

💰Cheaper: none

Baking soda can be used for leavening.

Add fresh parsley and cilantro to a high-powered food processor.

Add garlic and onion to the food processor.

Process the mixture until well combined, using a spatula to bring down the ingredients as needed.

Prepare a sesame and coriander mix for coating.

Take a portion of the mixture (approximately 30 grams) and coat it with the sesame and coriander mix.

Carefully drop the coated mixture into hot oil for frying.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens