Traditional Iraqi Breakfast Fava Beans and Eggs"Bagla Bel Dehin"/ Episode#45

bagla

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is more widely available and offers similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is cost-effective for cooking.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: black beans

Black beans are often less expensive and provide protein.

Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes and drain.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Mix in cumin, coriander, turmeric, black pepper, and salt; cook for another minute.

Add bagla and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate soaked rice and stir well to combine with the mixture.

Pour in water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

Stir in cooked chickpeas and lemon juice; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes, covered.

Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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