Fava Bean Rice
Fava bean rice or "Timman Baghilla" is a protein-packed, and plant-based rice dish from Iraqi cuisine. It is fragrant basmati rice cooked with green fava beans and fresh dill to perfection.
Equipment
- Rice strainer or a big bowl and strainer
- Chopping board
- Knife
- Big pan/ Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup white onion chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1½ cup fava bean defrosted
- 2 cups Hot water divided
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 cups fresh dill chopped, unpacked
- 2 cups Basmati rice pre-soaked and drained
- 2 teaspoon pink salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ tablespoon vegan bouillon powder
Instructions
- Saute the chopped onion in olive oil till translucent. Add minced garlic and saute for a couple of minutes.
- Add defrosted fava beans and saute, then add ½ cup of water and turmeric powder. Close the lid and let it simmer on low heat for 5 minutes
- Add the chopped fresh dill, and stir for 5 minutes.
- Now it's time to add the rice, salt, pepper, and bouillon powder dissolved in the remaining 1½ cup of hot water . Stir to combine, let it reach a boil then cover the pot, lower the heat, and let it simmer till the rice is cooked. It will take 25-30 minutes to cook.