Tata's Fava Beans

Spiced, melt-in-your-mouth fava beans are one of Adi’s favorite foods that his mom makes, but for the longest time, we weren’t able to find the beans (sometimes called broad beans) near us. Now, we can finally find them at the local farmer’s market in the spring and early summer, so we make sure to get our fix while they’re in season. Fava beans are a two-step process—first, you have to remove them from the larger pod (similar to shelling peas), then when you eat them you bite the softer interior out of the tougher exterior. When you do, you’re rewarded with a flavorful, filling bite that’s great for you, too.