Cholley, also chole, choley, cholay, white cholay, chana, channa, or chana masala, is a popular and versatile Indian and Pakistani chickpea dish. It is commonly cooked in Northern India (especially Punjab) and Pakistan for breakfast, but it is also regularly…
Fast and cheap, this soup will warm you on a cold day! Ingredients 3 cans (45 oz / 1.26 kg) garbanzo beans, divided 4½ cups vegetable broth or water (or a combination), divided 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 heaping cups…
Eggplant and chickpea skillet is a colorful and tasty dish suitable for vegans. It is important to use fresh basil in this recipe. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 green bell pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 small eggplant…
Calentita is the quintessential ‘Yanito’ dish. Every Gibraltarian knows how to cook calentita! Or so they should, as it is a matter of national pride. It is believed this dish is based on the Genoese ‘farinata’ which is cooked thinner…
This practical and tasty recipe can be served either hot or cold as a fast main course or for a picnic or a buffet. Ingredients 200 g tuna in olive oil 200 g ricotta cheese 2 eggs 50 g capers…
Ingredients 2 cups dry split peas, picked over 5–6 cups water Procedure Rinse the split peas well, and discard the water (potted plants love it!) Simmer the split peas in salted water for ¾–1 hour. Serve. Notes, tips, and variations…
Shiro wat, sometimes called shiro wet, is a traditional Ethiopian pea stew. Ingredients ½ cup chopped onion ¼ cup oil 4 spoons berberei (a spice mix with red pepper powder) 2½ cups water 4 spoons shiro powder (made from different…
This is a very simple and quick recipe for delicious fresh tuna steaks. Ingredients for 4 people 4 ea. (600 g) fresh tuna steaks 4 spoons of extra-virgin olive oil 2 spoons of balsamic vinegar 1 lime , juiced Fresh…
Kuddi, also called kadhi, is a sort of gravy based on yogurt and chickpea flour. It can be served with pakora, rice, or roti. Ingredients ½ litre (1 pint) yoghurt 1 teaspoon besan (Indian chickpea flour) 2–3 teaspoons sugar 1…
Panissa is a sort of Gibraltarian set pudding made with cooked chickpea flour. There is also an original Italian one, though what is referred to as panissa in Italy nowadays is more akin to the Gibraltarian calentita. According to the…
Masaladaar chole is a dish of chickpeas in spicy gravy. Ingredients 1 cup dried chickpeas 2 tbsp cooking oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tomato, medium chopped 1 teaspoon chilli powder 1½ teaspoon Madras curry powder ¼ teaspoon garam masala…
Ingredients 3 eggs 2 medium (10 oz) slices of cooked bacon 2 slices of American cheese 1 Tablespoon of butter Equipment 10-inch non-stick skillet Non-stick spatula Fork or whisk Procedure Cut or break bacon into 1-inch pieces. Cut or break…