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
Ghormeh sabzi Ghormeh sabzi Ghormeh Sabzi () (also spelled as "Qormeh Sabzi") is an Iranian herb stew. It is a very popular dish in Iran. "Ghormeh" is the Persian language (borrowed from Turkish "kavırmak") word for "stew," while "sabzi" is the Persian word for herbs. The main ingredients are a mixture of sauteed herbs, consisting mainly of parsley, leeks or green onions, and coriander, seasoned with the key spice of dried fenugreek leaves. The herb mixture has many variations; any dark bitter green can be used, such as kale, mustard greens, turnip greens, etc., although none are part of the original recipe.