In a Dutch oven, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat and brown chicken, onions, and garlic. Add salt, pepper, and turmeric, and sauté for 1 minute.
Add 2 cups (480ml) water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour.
To remove the second skins from the fava beans: In a medium saucepan, bring 6 cups water and 1