A traditional pastry of Egypt, layered with samnah baladi, like puff pastry in the west. These may be eaten with cheeses or honey and may be either sweet or savoury.
One of the national dishes of Egypt. Brown broad beans (US: fava beans) cooked slowly with garlic and lemon juice in an idra, which prevents over-evaporation. The Egyptians and Sudanese often serve it with hard boiled eggs.
Brown broad beans (US: fava beans). It also often refers to a dish of broad beans cooked slowly with garlic and lemon juice in an idra or with tomatoes, and spices, which prevents over-evaporation. These dishes are mashed once cooked. The Egyptians and Sudanese often serve it with hard boiled eggs.