Balila is a Levantine dish consisting of chickpeas that have been boiled along with lemon juice, garlic, and various spices.[1][2] It is served as a hot mezze dish.[1] The name is also used for a different Egyptian dish made of whole wheat berries, milk, nuts, and raisins.[3]
| Type | Mezze dish |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Levant |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Chickpeas |
| Ingredients generally used | Lemon juice, garlic, and various spices |
| Place of origin | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Other information | Egyptian version of Balila |
References
edit- ^ a b Azoury, Reem; Benwick, Bonnie (10 January 2007). "Chunky Balila With Citrus Explosion". Washington Post. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
- ^ "Hummus balila – Tasty Mediterraneo". www.tastymediterraneo.com. Retrieved 2022-10-11.
- ^ Dan Richardson and Daniel Jacobs (2013). The Rough Guide to Egypt. London: Rough Guides UK. p. 633. ISBN 9781409323334
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