Ta'miya or Falafel (Bean Cakes)

Ingredients

• •2 cups skinned white broad beans.
• •1/2 cup fresh dill leaves.
• •1/2 cup coriander leaves.
• •2 onions.
• •10 garlic cloves.
• •1/2 cup parsley leaves.
• •1 small leek, stalk only.
• •1 teaspoon sodium bicarbonate or baking soda.
• •1 teaspoon cumin.
• •1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper. (optional)
• •1 to 2 tablespoons sesame seeds.
• •Cooking oil.
• •Salt

Directions

1. 1Soak beans overnight.
2. 2Drain and mince with dill, coriander, onions, garlic, parsley, and leek.
3. 3Add spices, seasoning, and sodium bicarbonate, then, knead.
4. 4Let stand at room temperature for about 1 hour.
5. 5With a wet spoon or wet fingers, scoop a small amount and shape into flat discs about 2 inches in diameter and 3/4 inch thick.
6. 6Sprinkle one side with sesame seeds and deep fry in sizzling oil until brown.
7. 7Remove onto absorbent paper.
8. 8It is beast eaten hot with tomato salad.