
Falafel is a traditional Middle Eastern dish typically made from mashed chickpeas or fava beans, seasoned with spices, and deep-fried. Due to its plant-based ingredients and high protein content, it has gained popularity in both traditional and contemporary cuisines. With historical origins dating back thousands of years, falafel is studied not only from a gastronomic perspective but also as a cultural phenomenon. This dish has become widespread among local communities and internationally, prese
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Lebeni soup is a cold yogurt-based soup that is indigenous to the Şanlıurfa region in southeastern Türkiye. The name derives from the Arabic word leben, meaning “milk,” and Lebeni refers to dishes made with yogurt. Particularly favored during the summer months, this soup is known for its refreshing and easily digestible qualities. The basic ingredients include yogurt, cracked wheat (dövme), chickpeas, and salt. Traditionally, full-fat yogurt made from the milk of Ivesi breed sheep, native to the
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