Falafel vs. Hummus

Falafelnoun

(uncountable) A Middle Eastern food in the form of balls made from chickpeas and other ingredients. Often served in a pita.

Falafelnoun

(countable) A pita with falafel balls inside (like a sandwich or a wrap).

Falafelnoun

(countable) A single falafel ball.

Falafelnoun

small croquette of mashed chick peas or fava beans seasoned with sesame seeds

Falafel

Falafel (; Arabic: فلافل‎, [fæˈlæːfɪl] (listen)) is a deep-fried ball or patty-shaped fritter made from ground chickpeas, fava beans, or both. Falafel is a traditional Middle Eastern food, commonly served in a pita, which acts as a pocket, or wrapped in a flatbread known as taboon; also frequently refers to a wrapped sandwich that is prepared in this way.

Hummusnoun

A Levantine Arab dip made of chickpea paste with various additions, such as olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and tahini, often eaten with pitta bread, or as a meze. It is mostly eaten in the Levant.

Hummusnoun

a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East

Hummus

Hummus (, ; Arabic: حُمُّص‎, 'chickpeas'; full Arabic name: ḥummuṣ bi-ṭ-ṭaḥīna Arabic: حمص بالطحينة‎, 'chickpeas with tahini') is a Middle Eastern dip, spread, or savory dish made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. The standard garnish in the Middle East includes olive oil, a few whole chickpeas, parsley, and paprika.In Middle Eastern cuisine, it is usually eaten as a dip, with pita bread.