All Entries in the "mixed cuisine" Category
Podalangai Poricha Kuzhambu (Snake Gourd Lentil Stew)
Ingredients: Snake Gourd – 500 gram (1.1 lb) Channa dal – 3/4 cup Moong dal – 1/4 cup Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Oil – 1 tsp Coriander seeds – 1 tbsp Dried red chilies – 6 to 7 Channa dal – 1 tbsp Urad dal – 1/2 tsp Fresh or frozen shredded coconut – 1/4 [...]
Kalkandu Chakkarai Pongal – Sweet Rice Pudding
Ingredients: Raw rice – 3/4 cup Moong dal – 3 tbsp Channa dal – 2 tbsp Sugar – 2 cups Cardamom – 4 to 5 pods Ghee or clarified butter – 1/4 cup Cashew nut and raisins for garnishing Method of Preparation: Wash rice and dal and drain it completely. Heat a tsp of [...]
Lamb Stuffed Vine Leaves Recipe
Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion or 100 g, finely chopped 300 g minced lamb 1 clove garlic, crushed ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cube MAGGI® Chicken Bouillon, crumbled ¾ cup egyptian rice or 150 g 1 medium tomato or 150 g, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped 3 tablespoons pine seeds, roasted 50 vine leaves 1 cube MAGGI® Chicken Bouillon, dissolved in 2 cups or [...]
Creamy Garlic Pasta with Shrimp and Vegetables Recipe
INGREDIENTS 6 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti 12 ounces peeled and deveined raw shrimp (see Note), cut into 1-inch pieces 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 cup fresh or frozen peas 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/2 cups nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt [...]
Middle Eastern Roast Lamb with Tahini Sauce Recipe
INGREDIENTS 8 medium cloves garlic, divided 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mace 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 4-pound boneless leg of lamb, butterflied and trimmed (see Tip) 1/2 cup lemon juice [...]
Chicken Shawarma for Two Recipe
1/2 cup shredded unpeeled English cucumber or peeled regular cucumber 2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil 2 [...]
Baba Ganouj Recipe
2 1-pound eggplants, halved lengthwise 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)* 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove, chopped Pita bread wedges Preheat oven to 375°F. Generously oil rimmed baking sheet. Place eggplant halves, cut side down, on sheet. Roast until eggplant is very soft, about 45 minutes. Cool [...]
Vendhaya Dosa and Poondu Podi / Fenugreek Pancake and Spicy Garlic Chutney
For Vendhaya Dosa: Ingredients: Par boiled rice – 2 cups Urad dal – 1/2 cup Fenugreek seeds – a handful (1/4 cup) Salt – to taste Sesame oil – to taste Method of Preparation: Soak the urad dal and fenugreek seeds together atleast for 4 hours. Soak the par boiled rice for 6 to [...]
Middle Eastern Lamb Stew Recipe
INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds boneless lamb stew meat, (shoulder cut) or 2 1/2 pounds lamb shoulder chops, deboned, trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 tablespoon olive oil, or canola oil 4 teaspoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 large or 2 [...]
Middle eastern chicken with chickpea, herb and feta salad recipe
Ingredients (serves 4) 2 tsp sumac (see note) 1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil 1 lemon, sliced, plus juice of 1 lemon 4 x 200g chicken breast fillets 40g unsalted butter 1 round Lebanese bread, cut into wedges 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained 2 cups flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped 1 red onion, thinly sliced 75g Persian [...]
Zucchini and feta fritters recipe
Preparation Time 10 minutes Cooking Time 20 minutes Ingredients (serves 6 (about 700g) green zucchini, coarsely grated 2 tsp salt 3 green shallots, ends trimmed, thinly sliced 1 cup firmly packed finely chopped fresh continental parsley 200g feta, coarsely crumbled 75g (1/2 cup) plain flour 3 eggs, lightly whisked Freshly ground black pepper 80ml (1/3 [...]
Middle Eastern Cumin Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients Meatballs: 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1 egg 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1/4 cup bread crumbs 1/2 teaspoon cumin salt and pepper to taste 3 tablespoons vegetable oil Tomato Sauce: 1 1/2 cups water 3 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder salt and pepper to taste Directions Combine [...]
Black Lentil and Couscous Salad Recipe
Ingredients 1/2 cup dried black lentils 5 cups water, divided 3/4 cup uncooked couscous 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided $ 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered $ 1/3 cup golden raisins 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion $ 1/3 cup finely chopped cucumber $ 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind $ 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice $ 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil $ Preparation 1. Rinse lentils with [...]
Falafel Pitas with Cucumber -Yogurt Dressing Recipe
8 lbs garbanzo beans, drained, reserve liquid 4 lbs red onion, finely chopped 2 lbs green onion, finely chopped 4 Tbsp minced garlic 4 Tbsp parsley flakes 4 Tbsp cumin 1 Tbsp+1 tsp. coriander 1 Tbsp baking powder 1 Tbsp salt 1 Tbsp red pepper 1 Tbsp white pepper *Combine beans (without liquid) with [...]
Easter Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Eggs recipe – 149 calories
Ingredients: 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter 1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons shortening Preparation: 1. In a 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave the brown sugar and butter together on high for about 1 – 1-1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 [...]
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