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How to make balilah|a quick chickpea dish|healthy Arabian dish

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Balilah

Cultural Context

Balilah, a traditional dish from the Arabian Peninsula, showcases the region's love for chickpeas and bold spices. Often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer, it reflects the communal dining culture of sharing flavorful dishes. Today, Balilah is popular in various Middle Eastern cuisines and has found a place in global vegetarian menus.

ArabicAEside
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 and 1/2 cup soaked and boiled chickpeas
1 small cucumber
1/2 boiled beetroot
2 tbsp vinegar
2 tbsp water from the boiled beetroot
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp red chili powder (optional)
1

Soak and boil the chickpeas until tender.

2

Boil the beetroot and reserve the water.

3

Chop the cucumber and boiled beetroot.

4

In a bowl, combine the chickpeas, chopped cucumber, and beetroot.

5

Add vinegar, beetroot water, cumin powder, salt, and red chili powder (if using).

6

Mix well and serve hot.

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Arabic Balilah
Local Name: بلحلة

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