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Baghali Ghatogh

Name: Baghali Ghatogh
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: persian
Ingredients: 500 g fava bean shelled and peeled; 4 clove garlic minced; 0.5 cup dill fresh, chopped; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 cup water; 2 pcs egg optional, for topping (optional)

Baghali Ghatogh is a traditional Persian fava bean stew from the northern Gilan province. This vegetarian version features tender fava beans, fresh dill, and garlic, cooked in a fragrant broth until rich and creamy. It's often served with rice or bread for a comforting meal.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 221 kcal

VegetarianGluten-free

Allergen information: may contain eggs. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

500 gfava bean, shelled and peeled
4 clovegarlic, minced
0.5 cupdill, fresh, chopped
1 tspturmeric powder
1 tspsalt
0.5 tspblack pepper
2 tbspvegetable oil
2 cupwater

garnish

2 pcsegg, optional, for topping(optional)

Equipment

pot · wooden spoon · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

1
If using fresh fava beans, blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and peel off the outer skin to reveal the bright green inner bean.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: This step can be done ahead of time to save on prep.
2
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
About 1 min
3
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
About 1 min
4
Stir in the turmeric powder and cook for another 30 seconds to bloom the spice.
About 1 min
5
Add the peeled fava beans and chopped fresh dill to the pot. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are lightly coated and heated through.
About 4 min
6
Pour in the water, add the salt and black pepper, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
About 3 min
7
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the fava beans are tender.
About 30 min
Cook’s note: Check occasionally to ensure there's enough liquid; add a splash more water if needed.
8
If adding eggs, gently crack them directly into the stew during the last 5-7 minutes of cooking. Cover and cook until the whites are set and the yolks are still slightly runny.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: For firmer yolks, cook a bit longer.
9
Serve Baghali Ghatogh hot, optionally garnished with additional fresh dill, alongside rice or bread.

Per serving

Nutrition

75%Score

Calories: 221kcal
Protein: 12.4g
Carbs: 22.6g
Fat: 10.6g
Fibre: 6.7g
Sugar: 2.6g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover Baghali Ghatogh in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water if needed, until warmed through.