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Fatteh Tiseyah

Cultural Context

Fatteh Tiseyah is a beloved dish in Syria, traditionally served during festive occasions and family gatherings. It combines layers of crispy pita, chickpeas, and a rich yogurt sauce, showcasing the harmony of flavors and textures that define Middle Eastern cuisine. Today, variations of Fatteh can be found throughout the Levant, each region adding its own twist, making it a cherished comfort food across cultures.

SyrianSYmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup dried chickpeas
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 cups pita bread
1/2 cup tahini
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups cooking liquid from chickpeas
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup parsley
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons butter

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and nut-free.

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and lower in cost.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Ground turkey is leaner, while TVP is a cost-effective meat substitute.

1

Soak dried chickpeas overnight in cold water with a little bit of baking soda.

2

Drain the soaked chickpeas and put them in a big pot with fresh water, then simmer until soft.

3

Toast pita bread in the oven or air fryer until crispy.

4

In a food processor, combine tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt, and pulse until creamy.

5

Dilute the tahini mixture with some of the cooking liquid from the chickpeas until the desired consistency is reached.

6

In a preheated casserole dish, layer the toasted pita bread chips and some cooking liquid and extra chickpeas.

7

Mix the layers well until the bread is soaked.

8

Add more chickpeas on top and finish with the tahini mixture as the final layer.

9

Decorate with pomegranate seeds, parsley, cumin, and paprika.

Cooking Techniques

toastingboilingsautéinglayering

Equipment Needed

skilletpotserving dishmixing bowl

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-free

Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

FattehFattoush Tiseyah

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