Barbara HaberSidney Mintz

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dry white beans
• 1/2 cup dry chickpeas
• 2 medium onions
• 1/2 pounds beef or lamb in 1-inch cubes
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon saffron
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger