Bagila bil-dihin
traditional dishes
About
An icon of popular breakfast in Iraq, it is a hearty and filling meal consisting of bread soaked in broad bean water, covered with cooked broad beans, fried eggs, and hot oil.
Key Ingredients
Boiled dried broad beans (fava beans), Iraqi bread, eggs, oil or ghee (Dehen Hur), onions, and Butnuge (dried wild mint).
Cultural Significance
It represents the essence of collective Iraqi breakfast culture, where families and friends gather around large platters of broad beans. It is a symbol of simple popular identity.
Where to Find
Popular restaurants in old Baghdad areas like Shorja and Karrada are famous for serving the best broad bean dishes.
Recommended Places
- •Local breakfast eateries
- •Old market food stalls
- •Traditional restaurants
Fun Facts
Butnuge is the secret ingredient sprinkled over the dish for a unique flavor and digestive aid. The oil is heated to boiling to make the famous 'tsss' sound when poured.
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