Spanish Tortilla with Beans

My Mom makes the most delicious spanish tortilla, and as i was feeling a bit homesick, i thought i'd try my hand at it . Well, i discovered that its not the easiest thing in the world to make. My first attempt was a disaster to say the least...it was burnt on the outside and yet raw inside :(.

This one here is my second attempt, and i am happy to say that it turned out beautifully. It doesn't hold a candle to my mom's tortilla, but nevertheless, its still tortilla...and its edible! Next time though i think i'll omit the beans....not a fan of the beans.

Tortilla with Beans
3 tbsp olive oil
2 Spanish onions, sliced thinly
300 g. waxy potato, cut into dice
1 3/4 cups shelled fava beans
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
6 large eggs
3 tbsp mixed chopped chives and parsley
salt and ground pepper

1. Heat oil in a deep non-stick frying pan. Add onions and potatoes and stir to coat. Cover and cook gently until potatoes are cooked and onions are collapsed.
2. Meanwhile cook the beans in a pan of boiling salted water for 5 min. Drain and set aside to cool.
3. When beans are cool, peel and discard the outer skins. Add the beans to the potatoes, together with the thyme and season with salt and pepper. Stir well and cook for a further 2-3 min.
4. Beat the eggs with salt and pepper to taste and add the mixed herbs. Pour eggs over potatoes and increase the heat slightly. Cook gently for about 5 min. or until the egg on the bottom sets and browns. During cooking, gently pull tortilla away from the sides of the pan and tilt to allow the uncooked egg to run underneath.
5. Cover the pan with a large plate and invert the tortilla on to it. Add the remaining oil to the pan, heat till hot. Slip the tortilla back into the pan, uncooked side down, and cook for 3-5 min. until the underneath browns.
6. Slide the tortilla on to a plate. Cut into wedges and serve warm.