Monday 21 January 2013

Broad bean surprise (Baghali Ghatogh)

It's a cold Winter's day.  It seems like it will rain all day and I fancy a warm meal to eat with a chunky piece of bread!  Such days call out for pulses.  This is a traditional, northern Iranian dish which my aunt perfected and which she taught me last time she was in Nottingham.  It's quite simple, and doesn't need many ingredients... and here's the recipe.

Ingredients
2 cups broad beans (fresh or dried)
2 tablespoons Dill (fresh or dried)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
3 garlic cloves
2 medium eggs
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Salt & pepper

Method

Chop the garlic finely and fry in a pan.  Add the broad beans and fry for 5-7 minutes then add the chopped parsley, turmeric, pepper and dill.  Fry for a few minutes. Add the water and reduce down by half.  Add eggs without stirring and allow to cook before mixing in.

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