Key Dishes Vocabulary - Falafel

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

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

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

a round yellowish seed that resembles a pea, used in cooking

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

to hit or collide something with great force and intensity

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

to give something a particular form

(of a surface) continuing in a straight line with no raised or low parts

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

to cook in hot oil or fat

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

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

to have in your hands or arms

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

having a smooth and soft texture

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

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

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

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

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

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

someone who avoids eating meat

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

an enclosed space

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

different or better than what is normal

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

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

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