Middle Eastern

IFTAR RAHEB

Admin — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:01:17 GMT

IFTAR RAHEB Serves: 1-2 The last day of Ramadan is a big Holiday celebration. A great eggplant dish to celebrate the new moon. Ingredients 3 oz. eggplants, washed 1 oz. tomatoes, washed, peeled and finely chopped 1 oz. green bell peppers, washed and finely chopped 1/2 cup onions, peeled, washed and finely chopped Some parsley, washed and chopped Some mint leaves, washed and chopped 1/2 clove of garlic, peeled, ...

Tandoori-Style Chicken Burgers

Admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:48:21 GMT

Tandoori-Style Chicken Burgers Serves 4 1 1/2 pounds (4 to 5) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into rough chunks 4 scallions, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger (from a peeled 2-inch piece) 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 lemon) 1 tablespoon paprika 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Coarse salt and ground pepper Vegetable oil, for grates 4 (6-inch) whole-wheat pitas 1 ...

East Indian Lamb Curry

Admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:38:37 GMT

East Indian Lamb Curry 2 pounds lean lamb, cubed 1/4 cup flour 3 tablespoons shortening 1/4 cup chopped instant onions 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon MSG 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 4 tablespoons curry powder 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 cup water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tart apple, peeled and diced 2 tablespoons grated or flaked coconut 2 tablespoons seedless raisins or dried currants Dash of nutmeg Dredge meat in flour and brown on all sides in hot shortening. ...

Baklava ---

Admin — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:59:24 GMT

Baklava 1 cup unsalted butter 1/2 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough 2 cups chopped pecans 1 1/2 tablespoons whole cloves 1 1/2 cups water 1/3 cup white sugar 1 cinnamon stick 1 cup honey DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Melt the butter over low heat. Pour 2 tablespoons of the butter into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. Layer 3 sheets of the phyllo dough in the pan. Trim dough to fit. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of pecans over the ...

Adraki Murg

Admin — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:18:14 GMT

Ingredients: • 500 gm Boneless chicken pieces • 50 gm Dry ginger powder • 50 gm Garlic ginger paste • 4 Onions (chopped) • 2 tsp Cinnamon powder • 1 Lemon • 3 tsp Coriander leaves • 1/2 Cup mint leaves (chopped) • Salt to taste • 4 tbsp Cooking oil • 2 tsp Chili powder Method • Heat oil add onion and sauté till it turns golden brown. • Add ginger garlic paste and chicken pieces. • Sauté for 10 minutes. Add lemon juice, cinnamon ...

Paal Poori (Sweet Poori)

Admin — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:16:57 GMT

Paal Poori (Sweet Poori) Ingredients Almonds 1/4 cup Sweetened condensed milk 1 can Evaporated milk 1 can Cream of wheat (Rava) 2 teaspoons Allpurpose flour (Maida) 2 cups Sugar 4 teaspoons Saffron 1/4 teaspoon Edible camphor (Pacha kalpooram) Kesar color a small pinch Cooking oil for frying METHOD Soak saffron in little cold milk, and keep it aside.Soak rava in little water for 10 minutes.Soak almonds in hot water for 1 hour. Peel skin ...

Beef Satay Ala Original Indonesian Recipes

Admin — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:19:17 GMT

Beef Satay Ala Original Indonesian Recipes SERVES 1 Ingredients * 300 g beef * 5 shallots * 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil * 1 lime * salt and pepper Directions Slice beef into bite sized pieces. Slice shallots. Mix everything evenly. Put beef in skewers. Barbecue in medium heat until desired level (medium rare recommended) . Ready to serve.

Moroccan Carrot Salad

Admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:56:05 GMT

Moroccan Carrot Salad

2 c. shredded carrots
½ c. pre-soaked raisins, drained
1 tsp. toasted cumin seeds
1 Tbsp. Olive oil
2 tspns. Lime juice
Salt to taste

Combine all ingredients, chill and serve. If this mixture seems too dry, add more oil and/or ½ cup or more (to your taste) of low-fat plain yogurt drained. Or just use yogurt instead of olive oil.

Mutter Paneer

Admin — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:46:58 GMT

Mutter Paneer Mutter Paneer 1 packet of ready-made paneer cubes from your local Indian shop - about 500g 2 medium onions chopped finely 1 tin of chopped tomatoes A generous bowl of frozen peas The usual chunks ginger, chillie, garlic from your freezer (thawed of course) 2 (heaped) teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons salt 3 (heaped) teaspoons garam masala 1 and a half teaspoon of haldi (turmeric) 1 teaspoon of ground cumin 1 pinch of cumin seed if you have some Heat ...

Malai Kofta

Admin — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:46:09 GMT

Malai Kofta (Deep fried spiced Indian Cottage Cheese dumplings in creamy Onion & Tomato gravy Ingredients: For Kofta: 1½ cups Grated Paneer 2 large Potatoes, cooked, peeled and well mashed 1 medium Onion, very finely chopped 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, very finely chopped 2-3 Green Chillies, very finely chopped (Optional, adjust acc to taste) 1½-2 tbsp Gulab Jamun Mix/Milk Powder (Optional but recommend) ¼ cup Bread Crumbs 2-3 tbsp Corn Flour (Acts as a binding agent while ...

Chick pea patties

Admin — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:45:27 GMT

Chick pea patties Ingredients: 1 can chick peas, drained & mashed 1 large onion, grated 2 eggs 1 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning Combine all ingredients. Form into patties. Dip in additional bread crumbs and brown in oil on both sides http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/2612/Chick-Pea-Patties101844.shtml

Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking

Admin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:59:40 GMT

Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking Servings 8 3 tbsps grainy mustard 1 tbsps cumin 1 1/2 tsps ground turmeric 2 tsps cayenne or more 2 tsps salt 2 tsps red wine vinegar 3/8 c vegetable oil 2 sm onion -- cut into half rings 12 cloves garlic -- crushed 2 1/2 lbs boned shoulder of pork or lamb -- cut into 1 cubes 1 1/3 c canned coconut milk -- well stirred Combine mustard, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, salt and vinegar in cup. Mix well. Put ...