Dobara de Biskra (Hot Spiced Chickpea & Broad Bean Bowl with Cumin Olive Oil) – Authentic Algeria Recipe
Famous Southern Algerian street bowl drenched in fruity olive oil, fresh lemon, and toasted cumin.
- Country of Origin
- 🇩🇿 Algeria (North Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Simmered chickpeas and fava/broad beans, Diced ripe tomatoes, Green chilies, Freshly ground cumin, Caraway
Ingredients for Dobara de Biskra (Hot Spiced Chickpea & Broad Bean Bowl with Cumin Olive Oil) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) simmered chickpeas and fava/broad beans, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups diced ripe tomatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup green chilies
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with freshly ground cumin
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Algeria seasoning (caraway, harissa, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, cilantro)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and freshly ground cumin for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in caraway, harissa, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, cilantro and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Algeria's kitchen.
- Add simmered chickpeas and fava/broad beans and diced ripe tomatoes, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
- Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
- Fold in green chilies, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.