Open a can of fava beans and rinse the beans. Transfer to a small pot and cover with water and heat up for five minutes

Meanwhile in a wide bowl, add the salt and bash the garlic clove with a pestle. Add the cumin (or kamouneh) and lemon. Mix

Scoop out the beans onto the garlic, taking a little splash of the water as you do not want the beans too dry or too runny.

Partially press some of the beans with a fork so some are squished and some are not. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary

Spoon the foul into a shallow bowl and drizzle some extra virgin olive oil

Garnish with finely chopped tomatoes and parsley (optional)

Serve with flat breads and a small side plate of pickles, sliced tomatoes, mint, olives, radishes and cucumber.