Deep-Fried Middle Eastern Fritter

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Past and Present Tech, Group 1450, Puzzle 1 (Film Cameras).

Question is: Deep-Fried Middle Eastern Fritter

and the answer is: FALAFEL

Word Meaning:

FALAFEL — (uncountable) A Middle Eastern food in the form of balls made from chickpeas or broad beans and other ingredients, often served in a pita.

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