Foul sabz (green fava bean stew)

Instructions

1. Shell the beans if they are fresh, then peel the tomatoes after blanching them for a minute and grate them.
2. Finely slice the onion and chop the garlic. Fry them in the hot oil over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, until they are well browned.
3. Add the tomato paste and cook for a minute while stirring, then pour in the grated tomato and the chopped chili.
4. Stir in the beans, cumin, ground coriander, salt and pepper, then cover with water to just above the level.
5. Simmer covered over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, until the beans are tender and the sauce coats the spoon.
6. Off the heat, add the chopped fresh coriander and the lemon juice if using. Serve hot with the bread.