Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPetra CafeFoule Combo Recipe

Foule Combo Recipe

Inspired by Petra Cafe
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Our warm foule modammas paired with hummus, 3 falafel, tahini, and lots of garlic sauce

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Ingredients

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Foule Modammas

Hummus

Falafel

Tahini Sauce

Garlic Sauce

Method

Foule Modammas

  1. 1

    Prepare the Fava Beans

    Soak fava beans overnight in water. The next day, drain and rinse the beans.

  2. 2

    Cook the Fava Beans

    In a pot, add soaked fava beans and cover with water. Simmer for about 1 hour until soft. Drain excess water.

  3. 3

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a bowl, mash the fava beans with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, and salt. Stir in chopped parsley.

Hummus

  1. 4

    Prepare the Chickpeas

    If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight. Otherwise, rinse canned chickpeas.

  2. 5

    Blend the Hummus

    In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and water. Blend until smooth.

Falafel

  1. 6

    Prepare the Chickpeas

    Soak dried chickpeas overnight in water. Drain and rinse.

  2. 7

    Make the Falafel Mixture

    In a food processor, combine soaked chickpeas, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, and salt. Blend until a coarse mixture forms.

  3. 8

    Shape the Falafel

    Form the mixture into small balls or patties.

  4. 9

    Fry the Falafel

    Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry the falafel in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Tahini Sauce

  1. 10

    Mix the Tahini Sauce

    In a bowl, combine tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, water, and salt. Whisk until smooth.

Garlic Sauce

  1. 11

    Prepare the Garlic Sauce

    In a bowl, mix minced garlic with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt until well combined.

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