Fasolia wu Riz-Borlotti Bean Stew - Rouba Shahin Middle Eastern Cooking

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried beans (white or broad beans)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon bicarb soda (for soaking)
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoon ghee
• 8 large garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 cup coriander, chopped
• 500g lamb, diced (add 1–2 lamb bones if available, for extra flavour)
• Salt, to taste
• 2.5 litres water (approx. 10 cups)
• 1 cup tomato paste
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Optional: Extra 2 cups water (if needed during simmering)