General
Tamiya
Tamiya is a Vegetarian recipe associated by the provider with Egyptian.
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Method
5 clear steps
- 1
Soak the dried fava beans in water overnight. Drain, remove any remaining skins, then pat the beans dry.
- 2
Grind the beans in a food mill or meat grinder, or pulse in a food processor to a coarse paste. Do not purée them smooth. Mix in the scallions, garlic, parsley or cilantro, cumin, baking powder, cayenne, salt, pepper and optional ground coriander. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Shape the bean mixture into 1-inch balls.Flatten slightly and coat with flour.
- 4
Heat at least 1½ inches of oil over medium heat to 365°F.
- 5
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.



