Baghali Ghatogh (Persian Lima Bean Stew)
Baghali Ghatogh (Persian Lima Bean Stew) is another Persian veggie stew that comes from Northern Province of Iran (Gilan and Mazandaran). Baghali Ghatogh is a healthy, easy and delicious meal, and would be served with Persian Rice or any kind of bread.
In Iran, we make Baghali Ghatogh with another type of beans called Pacheh Baghali, but it is difficult to find them outside of Iran so I use fava beans or lima beans instead.
I have more Persian stew recipes in my blog that you will love, try Gheimeh Stew (Persian yellow split pea stew) and Persian Rhubarb Stew next.
Yield: Serves 4
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) dried Lima beans with skin or fava beans
- 6 tablespoons dried dill
- 4 eggs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- water
- salt & pepper to taste
If the dried beans are skinless, soak them in cold water for about 6 hours and then drain, rinse well and set aside. And if not, soak them in water overnight and then easily remove the skins, drain and set aside.
In a non-stick pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add the beans and garlic, and sauté for 1 minute. Add the dill and turmeric, sauté over medium-low heat for 3 minutes.
Add 2 cups warm water, salt and pepper. Cook covered over medium-low heat until beans are tender, about 50-60 minutes (cooking time depends on beans you use, check to see they are tender or not), stirring occasionally. Add more water during cooking if necessary, I added a bit more water.
Add butter and stir. Taste and adjust seasonings. Then crack the eggs into the pot, do not stir.
Cover the pot and cook until the eggs are set. Then stir gently. Serve with Persian Rice or any kind of bread.
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This Food Rules.. One of the best food of the north of Iran. and guess what! today we`re gonna have it for launch!
Hi Shabnam! First time at your blog and loved your delicious posts. The Baghali Ghatogh will be lapped up by family! We love kidney beans and this preparation sounds delicious!http://www.easyfoodsmith.blogspot.com/
A very simple veggie stew.
Perfect