Middle eastern recipes - 5 recipes
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Falafel bites

By suengigi
Mix all ingredients and season to taste
- 1 can chick peas
- chopped parsley
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 4-6 tablespoon flour
- juice of 1 lemon
- Goes with tzatziki
Middle Eastern Grilled Sandwiches

By sanaji
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat
- 2 tbs oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 400g lamb or beef mince
- 1 clove garlic, crushed with 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1 fresh red chilli finely diced.
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 3 tbs chopped fresh coriander
- 3 tbs chopped fresh parsley
- 6 small rounds pita bread
- 150g grated haloumi cheese (optional)
Chicken Shawarma

By sanaji
Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips (to replicate the look of restaurant style shwarma)
- 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
- 3tbs of vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 1 tbs minced garlic or 1/2 tsp of garlic powder
- A pinch of cumin and coriander powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp allspices
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp of chilli powder
Persian Aubergine Frittata

By Freshandhealthy1234
Vegetarian, Dairy free
- 120ml sunflower oil
- 3 medium onions, chopped
- 3 medium aubergines, cut widthways, halves cut into slices, then each slice into strips
- 5 free range eggs
- 2 tbsp spelt or millet flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 25g chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp saffron strands, dissolved in tbsp water
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Black pepper
- 20g dried barberries, cleaned
Fragrant Carrots

By frant1
a nice side dish for a middle eastern meal
- 6 large carrots
- 1 tbsp caster sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander
- 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- rock salt
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