Learn how to prepare this delicious recipe with a step-by-step video tutorial.
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
1 - oak the beans in water to cover overnight.
2 - Drain.
3 - If skinless beans are unavailable, rub to loosen the skins, then discard the skins.
4 - Pat the beans dry with a towel.
5 - Grind the beans in a food mill or meat grinder.
6 - If neither appliance is available, process them in a food processor but only until the beans form a paste.
7 - (If blended too smoothly, the batter tends to fall apart during cooking.
8 - ) Add the scallions, garlic, cilantro, cumin, baking powder, cayenne, salt, pepper, and coriander, if using.
9 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
10 - Shape the bean mixture into 1-inch balls.
11 - Flatten slightly and coat with flour.
12 - Heat at least 1½-inches of oil over medium heat to 365 degrees.
13 - Fry the patties in batches, turning once, until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
14 - Remove with a wire mesh skimmer or slotted spoon.
15 - Serve as part of a meze or in pita bread with tomato-cucumber salad and tahina sauce.
