However, the original falafel was a little different than the version that's been popularized worldwide today. Egyptian falafel, now known as ta'ameya, uses fava beans as a base rather than the ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Medha Imam: This is not falafel. This fried, yet fluffy snack is an all-time favorite Egyptian street food. Made with dried fava beans, some say it's the ...