Ta'miyya

Directions

1. 1
   Soak fava beans in water to cover generously overnight.
2. 2
   The next day, drain the beans and place in a food processor with garlic clove and puree until ground.
3. 3
   Add parsley; the green tops of the scallions; the ground cumin; the baking powder; the salt; and the fresh cilantro.
4. 4
   Pulse and process until thoroughly ground and the mixture comes together.
5. 5
   Turn out into a bowl, with your hands, and form into 2-inch balls.
6. 6
   Flatten each ball slightly and roll in toasted sesame seeds.
7. 7
   Place on a pan, cover, and refrigerate until you are ready to fry.
8. 8
   Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a saucepan to 365 degrees.
9. 9
   Drop a few ta'miyya into the oil and fry until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
10. 10
    Drain on paper towls and serve with tehina as an appetizer.
11. 11
    Or stuff them with chopped lettuce and tehina into pita for lunch.