Beans
Besara (Egyptian Fava Bean & Herb Purée)

Besara (Egyptian Fava Bean & Herb Purée)

Egypt

75Minutes
EasyLevel
5Serves
8Steps
About

A green purée of skinned fava beans blended with masses of fresh herbs, popular in the Egyptian countryside and Alexandria and a mainstay of the Coptic fasting table.

Equipment
  • Pot
  • Blender
  • Frying pan
  • Ladle
Ingredients
Dried skinned split fava beans2 cups
Fresh coriander1 large bunch
Fresh dill1 small bunch
Parsley1 small bunch
Leek or spring onion2
Garlic5 cloves
Ground cumin and coriander1 tsp each
Dried chilli1 tsp
Onion, sliced (to garnish)1
Olive oil4 tbsp
Saltto taste

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