Category Archive: Middle-Eastern

Dukkah ~ Middle-Eastern Spice-Mix

I have had ‘Dukkah’ a long time back at some Middle-Eastern cafe in India… I absolutely enjoyed the flavors with bread loaf & olive oil and that time, I thought to replicate one… Continue reading

Baked Falafel

Everytime I cook Chhole or anything related to that, I end up having leftover boiled chickpeas in stock! This time when I pressure-cooked it specially to make ‘Chhola Pulao‘ and of course, I… Continue reading

Baklava

New year day!!! For me, it always started with a visit to temple, wishing family a happy new year, visiting family n relatives on the same day, eating lots of munchies/sweets, welcoming many… Continue reading

Hummus

A very well-known middle-eastern dip HUMMUS should be the 1st choice for any protein-lover! It’s made of just few ingredients, but flavors it carries are simply superb… I usually avoid using sesame seeds where… Continue reading

Greek Veggie Wrap

A perfect wrap for a lunch or dinner – “Greek Veggie Wrap”!!! Pretty much inspired by Greek cooking and ingredients, tried out this yummy roasted veggies with spinach leaves wrapped in a wheat… Continue reading

Lebanese Lentils Rice

A simple, quick and healthy rice variety – “Lebanese Lentils Rice“, is very famous as ‘Mujaddara‘ in Middle-Eastern countries! Basmati rice cooked with brown lentils and light spices serves the best one-pot meal… Continue reading

Falafel Wrap

  INGREDIENTS: 1 cup chickpeas (kabuli) 1/2 cup chopped parsley 2 tsp chopped coriander 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves 1/2 tsp roasted cumin seeds 1/2 tsp coriander powder Salt to taste… Continue reading

Tzatziki Dip

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Strained yogurt 1/2 cup Finely chopped cucumber 1 clove Finely chopped garlic 1 tsp Olive oil Salt to taste 1/4 tsp Chopped fresh herb METHOD: – Take all the ingredients… Continue reading

Falafel Pockets

PITA BREAD ========== INGREDIENTS: Active dry yeast Sugar Lukewarm water Maida Salt Olive oil METHOD: – Dissolve dry yeast and sugar in lukewarm water and keep aside for 10 mins.  – Add maida… Continue reading