Falafel balls, Middle East: This is a deep-fried, crunchy ball made from ground-up chick peas or fava beans (or sometimes from both). Falafel balls are immensely popular across the world but particularly in the Middle East, where they can be eaten as a snack, as a finger food (often dipped into yogurt or sour cream) or as a full meal with pita, salad and toppings. (Photo: Flickr/gerda)
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