Steps
- Cover 1 cup of dried peeled split fava beans with cool water and soak for 1 hour. Drain and rinse.
- Put the beans, 1 small quartered onion, 3 garlic cloves, ½ cup of chopped fresh parsley, ½ cup of chopped fresh cilantro, and ¼ cup of chopped fresh dill in a pot.
- Add 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of dried mint, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2½ cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then simmer over low heat until the beans mash easily, adding more water as needed.
- Blend smooth with an immersion blender. Simmer gently, stirring, until thick and scoopable; season with cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Heat ¼ cup of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry 1 medium chopped onion, stirring, until golden brown, then spoon over the dip.