On Fri, 18 Jul 2014 12:15:58 -0400, "Steve Freides" >
wrote:

> 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.
>

I think I know where to buy frozen fava beans. They aren't one I use
very often (ever), so I'll need to look around for that. Thanks.

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