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]
| 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 |
| Other information | Levantine version of Balila |
| Place of origin | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Other information | Egyptian version of Balila |
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