Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel)

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried split fava beans
• 1 red onion , quartered
• 0.5 cups fresh parsley
• 0.5 cups fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cups fresh dill
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1.5 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup sesame seeds , Optional
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying , or as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Place fava beans into large bowl and cover with several inches of water. Let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Drain.

2. 2

   Combine soaked fava beans, red onion, parsley, cilantro, dill, garlic, coriander, salt, and cumin in a food processor; process to a dough-like consistency.

3. 3

   Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add sesame seeds; cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large plate.

4. 4

   Shape fava bean mixture into about 50 balls. Roll balls in sesame seeds to coat.

5. 5

   Fill a large saucepan 1/4 full with oil; heat over medium heat. Fry fava bean balls in batches until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.