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Nutritional Values
320kcal
14gProtein
40gCarbs
14gFat
10gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥚 Eggs
Baghala Ghatogh
How to order / say it
Say it
باقالی قاتق — [bah-gah-lah gha-tohgh]
Order
I'd like Baghala Ghatogh, please.
Locally
لطفا باقالی قاتق میخواهم.
Say locally
A hearty stew of fava beans, dill, and eggs.
Why try it?
This dish illustrates Rasht's use of locally grown legumes and fresh herbs, embodying the region's focus on nutrition and warmth.
How it tastes
The stew merges creamy fava beans with aromatic dill, creating a luscious, herb-infused dish.
Origin & History — first documented: 1875
Dating back to the 19th century, Baghala Ghatogh was created to make use of abundant fava beans and dill, becoming a beloved comfort food in Rasht.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🫘 250 g fava beans
- 🌿 1 bunch dill
- 🧄 4 cloves garlic
- 🥚 2 eggs
- 🧂 1 tsp turmeric
- 🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
- 🧂 1 tsp salt
Method
- 1 Sauté garlic in olive oil until aromatic, stir in turmeric.
- 2 Add fava beans and dill, cook for a few minutes.
- 3 Pour in water to cover, simmer until beans are tender.
- 4 Crack eggs into the stew, cover and cook until eggs are set.
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