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Bessara ~ Moroccan Fava Bean Dip

Course Dips
Cuisine Arabic
Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 9 hours
Servings 6
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 200 gm broad beans fava
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Olive oil as required

Instructions

  • Wash and soak the broad beans overnight.
  • The next day, you will see that the beans have split up. Now starts the tough part - squeeze out the soft bean inside and discard the outer covering.
  • Put the beans, garlic and salt along with water to the level and cook till the beans are soft.
  • Drain the mixture and reserve the water. Allow to cool.
  • Combine the cooked beans and garlic, along with the remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor.
  • Add a little of the reserved water and some olive oil and grind till you have a smooth paste. Add the water if it is too thick.
  • Top with more olive oil while serving with a dash of paprika.