Deccan Chronicle

World Falafel Day 2023

June 12th is World Falafel Day and it is a great reason to celebrate this much loved versatile dish. Falafel is a dish originating from the Middle East, particularly Egypt and Lebanon. It is made primarily from ground chickpeas or a combination of chickpeas and fava beans, mixed with fresh herbs and spices. The mixture is… Read More World Falafel Day 2023

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Falafel – celebrating International Falafel Day

FJune 12th is International Falafel Day and we teach you some interesting variants of this Middle Eastern specialty. A traditional Middle Eastern deep-fried ball or patty-shaped fritter, falafel is popular with most people as it is a powerhouse of proteins. It is typically prepared with Fava beans or coarsely ground chickpeas, a binding agent, scallions, garlic,… Read More Falafel – celebrating International Falafel Day

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Hues of Hummus

Hummus is having its moment under the sun even as May 13 is celebrated as International Hummus Day. A healthy dip, side dish or whatever else you want to call it hummus is as ubiquitous as it is loved. Tis is a Mediterranean dip made by blending chickpeas into a paste and is one of… Read More Hues of Hummus