Falafel is a deep-fried ball or patty-shaped fritter of Egyptian origin that features in Middle Eastern cuisine, particularly Levantine cuisines. It is made from ground fava beans, chickpeas, or both,
Falafel balls
Falafel vendor in the Old City of Jerusalem, 1935, from the National Photo Collection of Israel
Laffa, also known as lafa or Iraqi pita, is the Modern Hebrew term for a large, thin flatbread with an Iraqi origin. Laffa is a simple bread that is traditionally vegan and cooked in a tannur or tabun
Laffa grilled over coals
Laffas for sale at the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem