Description
Dobara Biskra is a bold and comforting Algerian stew made with chickpeas, fava beans, and a rich blend of garlic, cumin, and chili. Simmered in a spicy tomato broth, it’s a warm, satisfying dish perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)
- 1 cup dried broad beans (fava beans, soaked overnight)
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- A handful of fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 green chilies, sliced
- 1 dried red chili, crumbled
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 5 cups water or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Stir in garlic, tomato paste, cumin, cayenne, paprika, and dried red chili. Cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
- Add soaked chickpeas and fava beans along with the water or broth. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 1 to 1.5 hours until beans are tender.
- Lightly mash some of the legumes to thicken the stew. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Add lemon juice, chopped parsley, and sliced green chilies. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or flatbread.
Notes
- Soak beans overnight for best results and shorter cook time.
- For a thicker stew, mash more beans while cooking.
- Adjust spice level to your taste by increasing or reducing chili.
- Dobara tastes even better the next day as flavors develop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 0mg