1.
Snap off stem end of the fava pod towards string side of the pod. When you pinch the end off, there should be a string attached to it , take it off, then open the pod and remove beans.
Wash the fava beans and steam them for about 45 minutes to 1 hour or until they are quite tender
1.
Put olive oil and salt in a deep skillet or a sauce pot, and turn heat to medium. One minute later, add onion and garlic then saute, stirring for about 1 minute.
2.
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, lemon juice, preserved lemon, parsley/coriander and all spices. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and allow to cook for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until a nice thick sauce has formed. Do not cover and stir occasionally
3.
Add the cooked fava beans and you might need to add some water (but make sure not to add too much). Add only if your tomatoes are not juicy enough and the sauce is TOO THICK to serve (usually 30 ml of water is sufficient)
4.
Simmer for about 15 minutes to heat the fava beans, allowing them to absorb all the fabulous flavours of the sauce, which will thicken. Remember if too thick, add again a little bit of water, but NOT TOO MUCH. Gently stir, trying not to break or mash the fava beans.
5.
Adjust the seasoning, add more salt or black pepper or few drops of fresh lemon juice, then remove from the heat.
6.
Garnish and serve warm or cold with some nice bread. Sprinkle on some ground cumin. Enjoy!
1.Snap off stem end of the fava pod towards string side of the pod. When you pinch the end off, there should be a string attached to it , take it off, then open the pod and remove beans.Wash the fava beans and steam them for about 45 minutes to 1 hour or until they are quite tender1.Put olive oil and salt in a deep skillet or a sauce pot, and turn heat to medium. One minute later, add onion and garlic then saute, stirring for about 1 minute.2.Add tomatoes, tomato paste, lemon juice, preserved lemon, parsley/coriander and all spices. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and allow to cook for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until a nice thick sauce has formed. Do not cover and stir occasionally3.Add the cooked fava beans and you might need to add some water (but make sure not to add too much). Add only if your tomatoes are not juicy enough and the sauce is TOO THICK to serve (usually 30 ml of water is sufficient)4.Simmer for about 15 minutes to heat the fava beans, allowing them to absorb all the fabulous flavours of the sauce, which will thicken. Remember if too thick, add again a little bit of water, but NOT TOO MUCH. Gently stir, trying not to break or mash the fava beans.5.Adjust the seasoning, add more salt or black pepper or few drops of fresh lemon juice, then remove from the heat.6.Garnish and serve warm or cold with some nice bread. Sprinkle on some ground cumin. Enjoy!
