Ta'Miyya

Directions

1. 1
   Drain beans, and place in a food processor with garlic, puree until ground.
2. 2
   Add parsley, scallions, cumin, baking powder, salt and cilantro.
3. 3
   Pulse and process until thoroughly ground and the mixture comes together.
4. 4
   Turn out into a bowl, wet hands, and form into 2-inch balls.
5. 5
   Flatten each ball slightly and roll in toasted sesame seeds.
6. 6
   Place on a pan, cover, and refrigerate until you are ready to fry.
7. 7
   In a saucepan heat 2 inches of vegetable oil to 365 degrees.
8. 8
   Drop a few ta'miyya into the oil and fry until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
9. 9
   Drain on paper towels and serve with tehina as an appetizer.
10. 10
    Or stuff them with chopped lettuce and tehina into pita for lunch.