Ta’ameya (Egyptian Falafel)
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 1, 2026Share
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2 cups dried split fava beans
1 red onion, quartered
0.5 cup fresh parsley
0.5 cup fresh cilantro
0.5 cup fresh dill
3 cloves garlic
1.5 teaspoons ground coriander
1.5 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup sesame seeds
vegetable oil for frying
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Step 1 (Soak 2 cups of dried split fava beans in water for 8 hours or overnight. Then drain the water.)
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Step 2 (Mix the soaked fava beans, 1 quartered red onion, 0.5 cup of fresh parsley, 0.5 cup of fresh cilantro, 0.5 cup of fresh dill, 3 cloves of garlic, 1.5 teaspoons of ground coriander, 1.5 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cumin in a food processor until it forms a dough.)
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Step 3 (Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup of sesame seeds and cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large plate.)
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Step 4 (Shape the fava bean mixture into about 50 balls. Roll the balls in the sesame seeds to coat.)
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Step 5 (Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan to medium heat, filling it 1/4 full. Fry the fava bean balls in batches until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.)
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 815 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 87g
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Saturated Fat 13g
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Sodium 404mg
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Total Carbohydrate 9g
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Dietary Fiber 2g
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Protein 3g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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