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Baked Pasta

Baked Pasta

Baked Pasta Ingredients Mutton Mince 500 grams (or chicken mince) Paste 500 grams Oil 3-4 tablespoons Onions 1 1/2 big sized, chopped Garlic paste 1 teaspoon Ginger paste 1 teaspoon Tomatoes, 3 big sized, crushed or blended Tomato paste/puree 2 heaped tablespoons Bay leaf 1…

Palak Cholay (Spinach and Chickpeas Curry)

Palak Cholay (Spinach and Chickpeas Curry)

Palak Cholay (Spinach and Chickpeas Curry) Ingredients Chickpeas (Cholay/ white chana) 1 can (or 1.5 cup boiled) Spinach 1 packet (or 400 grams) I used frozen packet of 400 grams Black peppercorns 6 Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon Cinnamon sticks 2 Bay leaves 1-2 Onion 1…

Malfouf (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)

Malfouf (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)

Malfouf (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls) Arabian Spice mix Cinnamon powder 1 teaspoon Clove powder 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder 1 teaspoon White pepper powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder 1 teaspoon Cumin powder 1 teaspoon All spice powder 1 teaspoon (you can skip it if its not…

Crispy Matar Pakoray (Peas Pakoray/ Peas Fritters)

Crispy Matar Pakoray (Peas Pakoray/ Peas Fritters)

Matar k Crispy Pakoray (Peas Pakoray/ Peas Fritters) Ingredients Fresh green peas, 2.5 cups, lightly blanched Coriander leaves 1 big bunch or 1/2 cup Garlic cloves 3 big Green chilies 2-3 (you may add more if you prefer spicy) Cumin powder 1 teaspoon Gram flour…

Turnip Pickle in Vinegar

Turnip Pickle in Vinegar

Turnip Pickle in Vinegar Pickled Turnips are the mixture of turnips and beetroots pickled in vinegar. It is a Middle Eastern side dish containing a bit of heat sometimes and completely addicting and they complement perfectly to your favourite gyro, falafel, roast chicken or Middle…

Honeycomb Bread (Khaliat al Nahl – خلية نحل)

Honeycomb Bread (Khaliat al Nahl – خلية نحل)

Honeycomb Bread (Khaliat al Nahl – خلية نحل) Khaliat al Nahl (خلية نحل) means Beehive or honeycomb. This Middle Eastern (Arabian) sweet dish is named after its appearance resembling a honeycomb and sweet taste like honey. It is typically filled with cream cheese and then…