Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 10 of 14 ingredients — the other 4 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Sesame | 1 tbsp (14g) | 120 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Bean | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Bulgur | not in our table | 0 |
| Coriander | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried Garbanzo Beans see * Note
- 1 cup Dried shelled Fava Beans see * Note
- 1/2 cup Finely chopped Yellow Onion
- 3 x Garlic cloves peeled and crushed
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Sesame Seeds
- 1/4 cup Garbanzo flour
- 1/4 cup Fine bulgur
- 1/4 cup Finely-chopped parsley
- 3/4 tbl Salt
- 2 tsp Ground cumin
- 2 tsp Ground coriander
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Oil for deep-frying
Directions
Note: Soaked in water to cover overnight and drained.
Run the drained garbanzo beans and fava beans through the fine blade on your meat grinder or in your food processor. Blend in all the remaining ingredients and let the mixture stand for 1 hour.
Form into little patties 1/3-inch thick and 1 1/2-inches round. Or you can form them into balls the size of walnuts.
Deep-fry in 375 degree oil until toasty brown and crunchy on the outside, about 4 minutes.
This recipe makes about 24 patties, enough for 6 sandwiches.
Comments: This dish is a favorite among Arab immigrants. Falafel or "ta'amia" are patties made from dried beans, splendidly spiced, deep-fried, then eaten as a snack. These are traditionally served as a meat substitute and make a great sandwich.
Fill pita bread with falafel, sliced tomatoes, sliced onion, lettuce and yogurt. Delicious!
Category:Saudi Arabian Recipes
Category:Saudi Arabian Vegetarian