Trivia: Hailing from Israel, what are fried balls of chickpeas called?
Falafel
Shawarma
Hummus
Baba ghanoush
The correct answer is Falafel
So why is this answer correct? : Ta’amiya was an Egyptian vegetarian dish made of fava beans that was eaten during religious holidays when meat was not allowed. The Jewish community transformed the dish by frying chickpeas instead of fava beans to create a new dish: falafel. Since falafel was quick and easy to make, it became a go-to for street food vendors across the Middle East, which helped grow its popularity. Falafel is commonly served in a pita with a side of tahini and hummus, tomatoes, cucumbers, and other vegetables.