Bissara is a very tangy and delicate dip made with broad bean/English beans. It is as famous in Morocco as Hummus is in UAE.
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| Bessara |
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| Dried Broad Beans/English Beans |
Ingredients:
- Dried Broad Beans 200 g
- Salt 1/2 teaspoon
- Garlic crushed 1 teaspoon
- Red Chillies powder 1/2 teaspoon
- Red Chillies Cutter 1 teaspoon
- Lemon Juice 2-3 teaspoon
- Olive oil 1/2 cup or more
- Fresh Coriander leaves chopped 2 teaspoon
Garnish:
- Olive Oil as desired
- Red Chillies Cutter as desired
- Cumin seeds whole as desired
- Fresh Coriander leaves as desired
Procedure:
- Soak dried broad bean overnight, wash and drain.
- Now boil soaked beans in 2-4 glass water , add salt during boiling.
- Drain and mash to a smooth texture with the help of an electric processor.
- Add garlic, chilli powder, chilli cutter, lemon juice, fresh coriander leaves and olive oil and mix well.
- Adjust consistency by adding water and mixing well.
- Heat the prepared mixture if needed.
- Delicious and tangy bissara dip is ready.
- Remove in a serving plate, sprinkle little garnish and serve.
- Serve with Pita bread and vinegar pickle.
