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Medium 30 min~140 kcal 3/10
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Taameya
Egyptian fava bean falafel with herbs, coriander, cumin, sesame, and a crisp fried crust.
Medium⏱️ 52 min📖 1 min readServes 6~300 kcal🌍 North African🌍 Full translation
34 min prep 18 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 52 min- Prep34 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the meatballs
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Dried split fava beans
- 1 bunch Parsley
- 0.5 bunch Cilantro
- 4 sprig Scallions
- 4 clove Garlic
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Baking powder
For the spice mix
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Cumin
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Coriander seeds
For the coating
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Sesame seeds
General
- 1.2 dessert spoon(~12 ml) Salt
For frying
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Neutral oil
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the dried fava beans in plenty of water for 8 hours.
8 hr480:00 - 2
Drain the soaked beans, then chop the parsley, cilantro, scallions, and garlic.
- 3
Pulse the beans, herbs, cumin, coriander seeds, baking powder, and salt in a food processor until coarse.
- 4
Shape the mixture into small flat patties and press their surfaces into sesame seeds.
- 5
Heat the oil to 170°C.
- 6
Fry the taameya in batches for 5 minutes, until the outside is dark green brown.
5 min05:00 - 7
Drain on paper towels for 2 minutes and serve hot.
2 min02:00
💡 Tip: Do not boil the fava beans; soaked beans alone give a coarse, light interior that holds together during frying.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve taameya hot on a mezze plate with pickles, tahini sauce if desired, and lavash.
Nutrition (per serving)
~300
kcal calories
13
g protein
34
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 18%Carbs 46%Fat 36%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Sesame
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Taameya make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Taameya take?
Prep 34 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 52 minutes in total.Is Taameya difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Taameya have?
Approximately 300 kcal per serving. Protein: 13g, carbs: 34g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Taameya contain?
This recipe contains Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Taameya belong to?
This recipe belongs to North African cuisine.How many ingredients does Taameya need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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