Broad Beans - Bakla

Take all the beans out of the large pods, if they are small leave them in the pod. Cut the pods into fairly small pieces. Dice the onions. In a large saucepan pour in the oil and fry the onions until clear. Add in the beans cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add in the pepper paste and stir through. Add in enough water to cover the beans. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook on a med-high heat for 1 hour. Check and cook for a further 30 minutes if necessary. (I cook this in my pressure cooker for 1 hour)Broad bean shells are rather tough and I cook mine for a prolonged period and it is always lovely and soft.