a dish of mashed chickpeas made into balls and deep fried, originated in the Middle East

falafel, kotlecik z ciecierzycy
receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

popularny, kochany
the region including countries such as Egypt, Iran, Turkey, etc. that has Mediterranean Sea to its west and India to its east

Bliski Wschód, Środkowy Wschód
a round yellowish seed that resembles a pea, used in cooking

ciecierzyca, groch włoski
a type of large, flat, edible seed from the plant Vicia faba. These beans are typically pale green to whitish in color and can be eaten raw, blanched, or cooked

bób, fasola fava
to hit or collide something with great force and intensity

rozbić, zmiażdżyć
to combine two or more distinct substances or elements to form a unified whole

mieszać, łączyć
to give something a particular form

kształtować, nadawać formę
(of a surface) continuing in a straight line with no raised or low parts

płaski, równy
a sweet food we make by mixing flour, butter or oil, sugar, eggs and other ingredients, then baking it in an oven

ciasto
to cook in hot oil or fat

smażyć, dusić
(of food) having a firm, dry texture that makes a sharp, crunching sound when broken or bitten

chrupiący, kruchy
a flat oval bread that is yeasted and could be opened and filled with food, originally in Middle Eastern cuisines

chleb pita, pita
to have in your hands or arms

trzymać, nieść
a plant or a part of it that we can eat either raw or cooked

warzywo
having a smooth and soft texture

kremowy, aksamitny
a flavorful liquid, served with food to give it a particular taste

sos
a layer of food that is spread over the top of a dish to make it taste or look better

dodatek, topping
a creamy paste made from ground sesame seeds, commonly used in Middle Eastern cuisine

tahini, pasta sezamowa
a small meal that is usually eaten between the main meals or when there is not much time for cooking

przekąska, zakąska
a substance found in food such as meat, eggs, seeds, etc. which is an essential part of the diet and keeps the body strong and healthy

białko
a type of carbohydrate that cannot be broken down by the body and instead helps regulate bowel movements and maintain a healthy digestive system

błonnik, włókno pokarmowe
someone who avoids eating meat

wegetarianin, wegetarianka
a small, edible seed with a nutty flavor commonly used in cooking and baking

nasiona sezamu, sezam
to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

cieszyć się, lubić
different or better than what is normal

specjalny, szczególny
a dish that is a paste made with mashed sesame seeds and chickpeas with lemon juice, garlic, and oil, originated in the Middle East

hummus, humus
used to express that something happens continuously from the beginning to the end of a period of time

podczas, w trakcie
a country on the continent of Africa with a rich history, famous for its pyramids, temples, and pharaohs

Egipt
