Dried broad bean and cashew nut dip

This wonderful dip has taken over from hummus in my house. Dried broad beans are underrated in Western culture. So many people who have tasted this dip have told me they didn’t even know you could find dried broad beans. You can, although you may need to hunt around a little. But when you find them, stock up, as they store well and have many uses. I invented this recipe by accident. One day, with only one packet of broad beans left, I opened my cupboard in search of something to bulk up a dip and, lo and behold, there were some cashew nuts. I toasted them and added them to the mix and the result was even better than its previous incarnation – which is why I have to share this recipe with you.