Tamiya — Print Recipe — The Culinary Codex

Crispy, golden fritters made from ground fava beans seasoned with cumin, coriander, and fresh herbs. These Sudanese fritters are a breakfast staple served with fresh bread and salad.

Ingredients

500g dried fava beans, soaked overnight
1 large onion, quartered
4 cloves garlic
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 bunch fresh cilantro
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
Vegetable oil for deep frying
Sesame seeds for coating

Instructions

1 Drain soaked fava beans and place in a food processor. Pulse until coarsely ground but not turned into a smooth paste.
2 Add onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking powder, and salt. Pulse until combined with some texture remaining.
3 Rest the mixture in the refrigerator for thirty minutes. This helps it firm up for easier shaping into patties.
4 Shape into small round patties and press each side into sesame seeds for a crunchy coating on the exterior.
5 Deep fry in oil heated to 180C for three minutes per side until deeply golden brown and cooked through.
6 Drain on paper towels and serve hot with fresh bread, tomato slices, and tahini sauce.

Did You Know?

Sudanese tamiya stands are found on virtually every street corner in Khartoum, serving fresh fritters from early morning.