Savory Fava Bean Stew

Freshly cooked favas are wonderfully buttery in texture. Here they are simmered with lightly sautéed onion and garlic, as well as freshly ground coriander for an intriguing depth of flavor and a touch of cayenne for pizzazz. This recipe is adapted from Claudia Roden’s classic A Book of Middle Eastern Food. Once cooked, the beans can be stirred into freshly cooked Egyptian rice and served as a single dish, but we prefer to serve them separately, so that guests can adjust the proportio