Type | Mezze dish |
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Place of origin | Levant |
Serving temperature | Hot |
Main ingredients | Chickpeas |
Ingredients generally used | Lemon juice, garlic, and various spices |
Place of origin | Egypt |
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Other information | Egyptian version of Balila |
Balila is a Levantine dish consisting of chickpeas that have been boiled along with lemon juice, garlic, and various spices.[1][2] It is served as a hot mezze dish.[1] The name is also used for a different Egyptian dish made of wheat, milk, nuts, and raisins.[3]