Baghali Ghatogh (Faba Bean and Dill Stew)

Today I brought you another Persian dish called “Baghali ghatogh” . This dish originates in the northern part of Iran and is made of Baghali (a type of bean similar to faba beans), dill, garlic, and egg. It is served commonly with rice but some people prefer it with breads such as pita.

Here are the ingredients you need for 2 servings:

250g Baghali or Faba beans (you can also use lima or kidney beans)

4 garlic cloves, chopped or minced

4 tbsp butter (you can substitute with olive oil or vegetable oil)

2 tbsp dried dill (you can also use 1/3 cup fresh and finely chopped dill)

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

2 eggs

2-3 cups of water

Salt to taste

Here is how to make it:

Heat oil or butter  in a small pot. Add garlic and turmeric powder, cook for about 2 minutes (mix frequently to avoid garlic from sticking and burning). Add beans and dill and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

 Add 2 cups of water (enough to cover the beans and over by an inch). Lower heat to medium-low, cover, and let cook until beans are tender (depending on if you are using fresh, dry or canned beans used, time may vary from 30 minutes to an hour and a half). Through this time check on it and make sure the stew in not too dry. If so, add some more hot water.

Crack one egg and mix it well with the bean mixture. Season with salt to taste. Using a spoon make a shallow well in the middle of the bean mixture and crack the second egg into it.

 Cover the egg carefully with the beans, cover, and let cook for another 5 minutes.

 Your stew is ready to serve now. Enjoy!