Palestinian Bessara – How to Prepare Palestinian Bessara

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Palestinian Bessara – How to Prepare Palestinian Bessara

Palestinian Bessara is one of the most famous dishes in Palestinian cuisine, with its ingredients commonly kept at home for use throughout the year. It is also a popular dish among men who take it as a meal when going to work. This tasty dish is typically served cold with vegetables and bread. It is often used as an appetizer on the iftar table during Ramadan. In today's article, we will provide the ingredients needed to prepare this dish along with its easy preparation method, hoping that you will enjoy Palestinian Bessara.

Ingredients for Palestinian Bessara

Palestinian Bessara

 

  • 200 grams of dried molokhia
  • 500 grams of crushed fava beans
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • Half a bunch of fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons of dried coriander
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • Ground hot chili pepper (to taste)

Method of Preparing Palestinian Bessara

  1. Begin by boiling the crushed fava beans in a suitable pot, covering them with an appropriate amount of water, and letting them boil.

  2. Add the dried molokhia to the beans and let the mixture boil while removing the foam that forms on top of the pot.

  3. In another pot, heat the olive oil, then add the dried coriander, fresh cilantro, garlic, and chili pepper. Stir the ingredients well until they are combined.

  4. After sautéing the mixture, add it to the molokhia and fava bean mixture. Then add some salt to taste, and stir the ingredients well until cooked. This completes the preparation of Palestinian Bessara, which is then placed in a serving dish and presented to your family or guests to enjoy its delicious taste and health benefits.

Since molokhia is one of the main ingredients in today's dish, we will mention some of its most important benefits:

  • It is rich in vitamin A, which is very beneficial for the body, especially for the cornea of the eye. It also has a calming effect on the nerves and helps relieve anxiety, stress, and depression. Additionally, it treats colon disorders and respiratory issues.

  • Molokhia contains vitamin B, which increases the secretion of male hormones, thus boosting libido.

  • It helps lower blood pressure and acts as a diuretic, promoting bowel movement and addressing constipation issues.

  • Rich in chlorophyll, molokhia contains high levels of minerals, especially manganese, which helps enhance fertility in women.

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