Haloumi Cheese and Za'atar

Preparation

Falafel Mixture

1. Soak the chickpeas and fava beans overnight.
2. Drain and rinse them in a sieve till water passing through is clear.
3. Put chickpeas, fava beans, coriander, spring onions, garlic and parsley in food processor.
4. Blend it in medium speed until semi-smooth.
5. Season with cumin, coriander, salt and pepper.
6. Stir baking powder into the mixture, before frying it.
7. Heat the oil to 325-350°F.
8. Falafel can be made and fried by hand also.
9. Using special equipment which is flat round in shape.
10. Press the mixture on top, give finger mark and stuff feta cube in it.
11. Slowly leave in hot oil, when it pops up remove and drain on a kitchen paper.
12. Serve with tahina sauce.