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Ful bil lahm (ful bil lahm)

Broad beans slow-cooked with pieces of meat, onions, tomatoes and cumin. A hearty, comforting dish that is a staple on family tables in Bahrain.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Garniture

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Soak the dried broad beans overnight in cold water, then drain and rinse them.
  2. Brown the meat in the oil over high heat for 5 minutes, then remove it.
  3. In the same casserole, fry the sliced onions for 8 minutes, then add the garlic and tomato paste.
  4. Add the chopped tomatoes, the meat, the beans, the cumin, the turmeric and the water.
  5. Bring to the boil, skim, then cover and simmer gently for 75 minutes, until the beans are tender.
  6. Adjust the seasoning and add a little water if the sauce is too thick.
  7. Sprinkle with parsley and lemon and serve with flatbread.

Variations and tips

Quick version. Use canned broad beans and reduce the cooking time to 30 minutes.

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