Balila (dish)

Balila Egyptian
Place of origin	Egypt
Other information	Egyptian version of Balila

Balila
Type	Mezze dish
Place of origin	Levant
Serving temperature	Hot
Main ingredients	Chickpeas
Ingredients generally used	Lemon juice, garlic, and various spices

Last updated February 28, 2025

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 whole wheat berries, milk, nuts, and raisins.^[3]

References

1 2 Azoury, Reem; Benwick, Bonnie (10 January 2007). "Chunky Balila With Citrus Explosion". Washington Post. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
↑ "Hummus balila – Tasty Mediterraneo". www.tastymediterraneo.com. Retrieved 2022-10-11.
↑ Dan Richardson and Daniel Jacobs (2013). The Rough Guide to Egypt. London: Rough Guides UK. p. 633. ISBN 9781409323334

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[Reem-1] 1 2 Azoury, Reem; Benwick, Bonnie (10 January 2007). "Chunky Balila With Citrus Explosion". Washington Post. Retrieved 1 October 2018.

[2] "Hummus balila – Tasty Mediterraneo". www.tastymediterraneo.com. Retrieved 2022-10-11.

[3] Dan Richardson and Daniel Jacobs (2013). The Rough Guide to Egypt. London: Rough Guides UK. p. 633. ISBN 9781409323334

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