Ingredients

• 2 cups dried split fava beans
• 1 red onion, quartered
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup fresh dill
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup sesame seeds (optional)
• vegetable oil for frying

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Instructions

1. Place fava beans in large bowl and cover with several inches of water. Let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
2. Combine soaked fava beans, red onion, parsley, cilantro, dill, garlic, coriander, salt, and cumin in a food processor; process to a dough-like consistency.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add sesame seeds; cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large plate.
4. Shape fava bean mixture into balls. Roll in sesame seeds to coat.
5. Fill a large saucepan 1/4 full with oil; heat over medium heat. Fry fava bean balls in batches until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.