Falafel where chickpeas replaced the fava beans. It has been speculated, with no concrete evidence, that its history may go back to Pharaonic Egypt. Other theories propose that it came from the Indian subcontinent, where deep-frying was common, and brought west by Arabs or Turks; or that the chickpea-based food came from Yemen. Falafel grew to become a common form of street food or fast food in much of the Middle East. The croquettes are regularly eaten as part of meze. During Ramadan, falafel balls are sometimes eaten as part of the "iftar", the meal that breaks the daily fast after
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