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Balila
Balila is a Middle Eastern preparation of warm, tender chickpeas seasoned with lemon juice, cumin, salt, and olive oil. Associated especially with Levantine cooking, it may also include garlic, parsley, or other garnishes depending on the local version. It is eaten as a simple breakfast, snack, street food, or light meal and is valued for keeping the chickpeas whole rather than pureeing them.
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Shiro
Shiro is a traditional stew central to Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine, prepared primarily from ground chickpeas or broad beans. The flour is simmered with water, onions, garlic, and regional spices such as berbere to create a thick, savory paste. Because it contains no animal products, shiro is a primary dish consumed by Orthodox Christians during religious fasting periods. It is traditionally ser...
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