falafel

/fəˈlɑfəl/
noun
  1. A Middle Eastern dish made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, formed into balls or patties and deep-fried, often served in pita bread with vegetables and sauce.
    • For lunch, I ordered a falafel sandwich with tahini sauce and pickled turnips.
    • She learned to make falafel from scratch using dried chickpeas and fresh herbs.
    • The food truck serves crispy falafel with a side of hummus and pita chips.
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