Mutabbal is sometimes said to baba ganoush no tahini a spicier version of baba ghanoush. Mutabbal consists of mashed roasted eggplants, tahini, salt, pepper, garlic, lemon and often yogurt. The bābā is an Arabic word that means ‘father’ and is also a term of endearment, while ġannūj could be a personal name. In Turkey, the dish is known as babaganuş or abugannuş.

In Armenia, the dish is known as mutabal. Food writer and historian Gil Marks writes in his book that: “Israelis learned to make baba ghanouj from the Arabs”. Food from the Arab World, Khayats, Beirut, Lebanon. The Arabian Nights Cookbook: From Lamb Kebabs to Baba Ghanouj, Delicious Homestyle Arabian Cooking.

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Falafel are delicious balls of chickpea and herb goodness that you find in Middle Eastern cooking. Naturally vegan and vegetarian, falafel are great in wraps, pitas, sandwiches and salads. Today, I’ll share how to make both fried falafel and baked falafel. Falafel are delicious balls of chickpea goodness that are vegan and vegetarian. They’re great in wraps, pitas, sandwiches and salads! A plate of falafel drizzled with tahini sauce. Are you ready for the best falafel you’ve ever tasted?

I’ve had my fair share of falafel on travels through Egypt, Israel and Jordan. I’ve had them stuffed in gluten-free pita and on salads. And I’ve had them with slight variations and tweaks, though the recipe itself is fairly simple. But after eating my way through Tel Aviv last year, I realized what makes the best falafel. Traditional falafel is made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, herbs and spices. The mixture is then formed into balls or patties and deep fried for a texture that’s crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, sort of like a fritter.