Egyptian Taameya

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1. 1Step 1: Put fava beans in a large bowl. Rinse with cool water. Then, cover with enough cool water to cover by 2-3 inches. Let soak overnight or at least 8 hours.
2. 2Step 2: After soaking, drain thoroughly and pat dry with a kitchen towel to remove any excess water.
3. 3Step 3: Coarsely chop scallions, half a leek, and garlic. Remove cilantro and parsley leaves from stems (some soft stems are ok).
4. 4Step 4: Process fava beans in food processor with scallions, leek, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander and salt (do not add baking powder yet). Pulse the ingredients in processor, scraping down sides occasionally, until the mix sticks together but still has tiny chunks. You will likely need to do this in batches. Add roughly half your ingredients and process, then remove and process the other half. Combine the two and process briefly to make sure mix is uniform. Mix should be processed enough that it holds together like a dough, but have some tiny chunks in it.
5. 5Step 5: Transfer mix to bowl or other container. When ready to fry, add baking powder and mix thoroughly to incorporate evenly.
6. 6Step 6: Shape taameya into patties, approximately 2 tablespoons of mix per falafel. You can use an ice cream scoop, or your hands, to form balls of mix. Don't pack the mix too tightly. Place on a flat surface and press into patties or form patties in your hands.
7. 7Step 7: Press sesame seeds into both sides of each patty.
8. 8Step 8: Heat oil over medium-high heat in a cast iron, carbon steel, or stainless steel pan. Allow oil to heat until shimmering, 4-5 minutes. Make sure oil is hot before adding taameya.
9. 9Step 9: Carefully place each patty into the hot oil. Do not disturb the taameya. Allow to fry for a few minutes before moving them. Once you see the edges turn brown, you can carefully flip the taameya. Cook, flipping as necessary, until taameya is a deep golden brown color with green peeking through- about ten minutes total.
10. 10Step 10: Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and serve immediately.