Timman Bagilla (Dill Rice with Fava Beans)
Side DishIraq

Timman BagillaDill Rice with Fava Beans

Timman bagilla is Iraqi dill rice with fava beans. This version steams basmati rice with fresh dill, ghee, and butter.

Prep

20m

Cook

45m

Serves

4

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
501kcal

Calories

11g

Protein

13g

Fat

83g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4
  • 350g
    Basmati Rice (rinsed)
  • 250g
    Fava Bean (shelled and peeled if mature)
  • 40g
    Fresh Dill (finely chopped)
  • 25g
    Ghee
  • 30g
    Unsalted Butter
  • 10g
    Salt
  • 1.2l
    Water

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Method

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5 steps
  1. 01

    Bring the water to a boil, add the salt, then cook the basmati rice until the grains are partly tender but still firm in the center.

  2. 02

    Drain the rice well.

  3. 03

    Melt the ghee in the pot, then layer the rice back in with the fava beans and fresh dill.

  4. 04

    Dot the top with the unsalted butter, cover tightly, and steam over low heat until the rice is fully tender and aromatic.

  5. 05

    Fluff gently before serving.

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