[shashin type=”photo” id=”1958″ size=”large” columns=”1″ caption=”y”]
The Shopping List
Can of Fava Beans (available at your not-that-friendly neighborhood Middle-Eastern store. Yes, there is one in your ‘hood, you just haven’t been paying attention)
Pita bread (available at Middle-Eastern store)
Onions, Garlic, Tomatoes
Tahini (sesame seed paste) (again, Middle-Eastern store)
Spices (Cumin, Coriander, Chili, Turmeric)
Eggs (optional, but highly recommended)
Cilantro for garnish (optional)
Fresh lime for garnish (optional)
The Recipe
Finely chop 2 onions, Mince some garlic cloves
Fry onions, garlic till golden brown
Add tomato paste (or finely chopped fresh tomato)
Add ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder
Fry some more
Add canned Fava beans
Add enough water
Add salt, red chili powder
Bring to a boil, and cook on high heat for ~ 5 minutes
Simmer on low heat for ~ 10 minutes
Mash some beans. Leave some whole
Delicious Ful Medames is ready to eat
Top off the Beans with a couple of hard-boiled Eggs
Garnish with Cilantro, Lime, Olive Oil
The traditional recipe calls to garnish with Tahini. But I really don’t care for the taste of Tahini
Eat with fresh Pita bread
This is traditionally a breakfast item. But don’t let that stop you from eating this for Lunch or Dinner.
Why is an Indian dude making a Egyptian breakfast recipe? Good Question! Because I saw it on TV (Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations). It looked so inviting, that I had to try it.
[shashin type=”albumphotos” id=”48″ columns=”1″ size=”600″ crop=”n” order=”source” caption=”y”]