falafel
Falafel is a patty of ground chickpeas or fava beans, garlic, onion, fresh herbs, and cumin, deep-fried or pan-fried, and served in a pita dressed with yogurt, tahini, or hummus and topped with tomatoes, lettuce, onion, and crumbled cheese. Falafel is a popular plant-based street food all over the Middle East.
