Falafel Falafel Falafel or felafel (, ; , , dialectal: ) is a deep-fried ball, doughnut, or patty made from ground chickpeas, fava beans, or both. Falafel is a Levantine and Egyptian dish that most likely originated in Egypt. It is commonly served in a pita, which acts as a pocket, or wrapped in a flatbread known as taboon; "falafel" also frequently refers to a wrapped sandwich that is prepared in this way. The falafel balls are laid over a bed of salads, pickled vegetables, hot sauce, and drizzled with tahini-based sauces. Falafel balls may also be eaten alone as a
Coriander ground fresh. Coriander seed is a spice in "garam masala" and Indian curries which often employ the ground fruits in generous amounts together with cumin, acting as a thickener in a mixture called "dhana jeera". Roasted coriander seeds, called "dhana dal", are eaten as a snack. They are the main ingredient of the two south Indian dishes "sambhar" and "rasam". Outside of Asia, coriander seed is used widely in the process for pickling vegetables. In Germany and South Africa (see "boerewors"), the seeds are used while making sausages. In Russia and Central Europe, coriander seed is an occasional ingredient in