| 1/2 | lb | Dried fava beans; soaked overnight |
| 1/2 | c | Minced scallions |
| 1/4 | c | Minced fresh parsley leaves |
| 2 | | Garlic cloves; minced |
| 1 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 1 | ts | Ground cumin |
| 3/4 | ts | Ground coriander |
| 1/4 | ts | Double acting baking powder |
| 1/8 | ts | Cayenne |
| | Vegetable shortening for deep frying |
| 6 | | Pita pockets |
| | GARNISH |
| | Chopped vegetable salad; recipe follows |
| | Sesame Dressing; recipe follows |
| | CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD |
| 1 1/2 | lb | Tomatoes; peeled, seeded, and chopped |
| 1 | | Green bell pepper; chopped |
| 1 | | Cucumber; peeled, seeded, and chopped |
| 4 | | Radishes; chopped fine |
| 3 | | Scallions; sliced thin crosswise |
| 2 | tb | Minced fresh parsley |
| 2 | tb | Minced fresh mint |
| 3 | tb | Fresh lemon juice |
| 1 | | Garlic clove; mashed to a paste |
| 3 | tb | Olive oil |
| | SESAME DRESSING |
| 2 | | Garlic cloves |
| 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 1/2 | ts | Ground cumin |
| 1/2 | c | Tahini |
| 1/2 | c | Fresh lemon juice |
