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Steve Freides[_2_]

wrote:

> Given that, I'd first try broad/fava beans as a substitute.

This is a good suggestion, based on my limited knowledge of middle east
foods. I know that, e.g., falafel is made in most Mediterranean
countries with chickpeas, but in Egypt, it is made with fava beans and
no chickpeas at all. And, fwiw, I think the Egyptian kind tastes
better.

-S-