11/06/2024
"Falafel, Middle East
These deep-fried balls of ground chickpeas, herbs, spices and onions make for a tasty vegetarian treat, whether served in a pitta wrap or with a tahini dip. Falafel dates back to ancient times and is likely to have originated from Egypt, where it's believed that a fava bean version was eaten as a substitute for meat by Coptic Christians during Lent. The dish later migrated towards the Levant, where chickpeas became the standard ingredient."
