Balila

Traditional dish from Lebanon

Street Food Vegetarian

About Balila

Levantine dish

Balila is a Levantine dish consisting of chickpeas that have been boiled along with lemon juice, garlic, and various spices. It is served as a hot mezze dish. The name is also used for a different Egyptian dish made of whole wheat berries, milk, nuts, and raisins.

Components

  • chickpea
  • garlic
  • spice
  • lemon juice

Dietary Information

✓ Vegetarian friendly
✓ Popular street food
Traditional Lebanon cuisine

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