World Flavors Cookbook

Baghalee

Fresh green fava beans cooked with dill and herbs, a beloved springtime street food in northern Iran with a delicate, earthy flavor.

Cuisine: Iran

Ingredients

• 500g fresh fava beans (or frozen)
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• Salt, pepper
• Water or stock

Instructions

1. If using fresh beans, remove from pods.
2. Sauté onion with turmeric until golden.
3. Add fava beans and enough water to cover.
4. Add half the dill, salt, and pepper.
5. Simmer for 35-40 minutes until beans are tender.
6. Add remaining dill in the last 5 minutes.
7. Serve hot with bread or rice.