Tamiya
Ingredients:
- Broad Beans - 3 cups
- Spring Onions - 6
- Garlic Clove - 4
- Parsley - 1/4 cup
- Cumin - 2 tsp
- Baking Powder - 1 tsp
- Cayenne Pepper - 1/2 tsp
- Flour - Spinkling
- Vegetable Oil - As required
Instructions
- oak the beans in water to cover overnight
- Drain
- If skinless beans are unavailable, rub to loosen the skins, then discard the skins
- Pat the beans dry with a towel
- Grind the beans in a food mill or meat grinder
- If neither appliance is available, process them in a food processor but only until the beans form a paste
- (If blended too smoothly, the batter tends to fall apart during cooking
- ) Add the scallions, garlic, cilantro, cumin, baking powder, cayenne, salt, pepper, and coriander, if using
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
- Shape the bean mixture into 1-inch balls
- Flatten slightly and coat with flour
- Heat at least 1½-inches of oil over medium heat to 365 degrees
- Fry the patties in batches, turning once, until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes
- Remove with a wire mesh skimmer or slotted spoon
- Serve as part of a meze or in pita bread with tomato-cucumber salad and tahina sauce