Besarah

Ingredients

• Dried fava beans (1 cup)
• Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• Onion (1, chopped)
• Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
• Fresh cilantro (1/2 cup, chopped)
• Fresh parsley (1/2 cup, chopped)
• Fresh dill (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Cumin (1 teaspoon)
• Coriander (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (1 teaspoon)
• Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
• Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
• Water (4 cups)

Instructions

1. Soak the dried fava beans in water overnight. Drain and rinse well before use.
2. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the soaked fava beans to the pot along with the chopped cilantro, parsley, dill, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated.
4. Pour in 4 cups of water, increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the fava beans are tender.
5. Once cooked, use an immersion blender or transfer the mixture to a regular blender and blend until smooth, achieving a creamy consistency.
6. Stir in the lemon juice and taste to adjust the seasoning if necessary.
7. Serve hot with warm pita bread or over a bed of rice, garnished with additional herbs if desired.