BalilaType | Mezze dish |
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Place of origin | Levant |
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Serving temperature | Hot |
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Main ingredients | Chickpeas |
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Ingredients generally used | Lemon juice, garlic, and various spices |
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Balila EgyptianPlace of origin | Egypt |
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Other information | Egyptian version of Balila |
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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]
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