Foul Moudammas
adapted slightly from RecipeZaar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin(but season to your own taste!)
1 dash cinnamon(but season to your own taste!)
1 dash cloves(but season to your own taste!)
1 dash turmeric(but season to your own taste!)
1 dash cayenne(but season to your own taste!)
1 tablespoon lemon juice(or to taste)
salt
1 15-ounce can cooked fava beans or 1 1/2 cups cooked fava beans
1/2 cup water
olive oil for serving
Heat vegetable oil in medium pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until onion is limp. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add tomato and cook until it just starts breaking apart. Add lemon juice and spices and mix well.
Add fava beans and water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes. If beans get too dry, add water to keep them from sticking. Mash some of the beans lightly before spooning into serving dish and topping with a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with warm pita.
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