Middle Eastern
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Continue ReadingA creamy, Greek version of the Indian raita, tzatziki is the perfect summer accompaniment to falafel and pita. Mint, pepper and garlic give this creamy side or sauce a great punch! Ingredients: 1 cucumber, peeled ½ teaspoon salt 4-6 cloves garlic, minced finely 1½ cup sour cream (if using plain or greek yoghurt, hang…
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Continue ReadingA delicious healthy yet easy green pea based dip – an alternative to making hummus with chickpeas, which are so much more work! Also serves as a nice sauce for roasted vegetables when thinned! Ingredients: 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen) 2 tablespoons sesame seeds click here to buy the quality sesame seeds A…
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Continue ReadingThese mushrooms in yoghurt are quick and easy to make and are a wonderful filling for pita bread with falafel, or in a sandwich. This dish also works as a dip, but is yummy enough just to eat as is! Dill and mint add tremendous flavour to the mushrooms, and I find I can…
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Continue ReadingDuring the COVID-19 lockdowns across the world, every Mom wants to make a “one-dish-wonder.” Food that is flavourful, easy, and tastes great, with a few dishes to wash as possible! With four grown children at home, this hi-protein nourishing chicken stew is really popular with my family. It is ideal for lunch or dinner…
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Continue ReadingA spicy middle eastern recipe of soup flavoured with dill and harissa. Ingredients: 6 medium-sized tomatoes, diced (about 500g) 1 carrot, diced (about 60g) 1 cup water 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon brown sugar ½ cup freshly roasted peanuts ½ teaspoon harissa (To learn how to make our home-made harissa click here) 3 tablespoons fresh…
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Continue ReadingA spicy condiment from the Middle East that adds flavour and heat to any dish you may add it to – needed in every international kitchen! Ingredients: 10-12 dried red chili peppers, (weight about 50g) 1 teaspoon whole coriander 1 teaspoon whole cumin 7 to 8 mint leaves 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon…
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