Ingredients 500 g gram flour 250 g ghee 150 g sugar 10–15 cashews, chopped 10–15 almonds, chopped 5–10 pistachios, chopped Procedure Heat the ghee in a pan. Add the gram flour, and stir until toasted. Remove from the heat, and…
Shiro is a flavorful Ethiopian stew made with spiced chickpea or lentil flour. It is a popular vegetarian dish that is rich in protein and aromatic spices. Shiro has a thick and creamy consistency, making it perfect for scooping up…
Sharba Libya is a traditional and hearty soup enjoyed throughout Libya. It is made with a combination of vegetables, legumes, aromatic spices, and tender chunks of meat. It is a comforting and nourishing dish that is perfect for colder days…
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…
Koshary, alternately spelled koshari or kushari, is an Egyptian dish of rice, pasta, and legumes. It combines elements of both Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. According to Wikipedia it is Egypt’s national dish and a widely popular street food. Ingredients…
Faina is a type of flatbread made with chickpea flour (harina de garbanzos). It can be eaten plain or with a slice of pizza, in which case it is called pizza a caballo (pizza on horseback); this is very popular…
Ingredients Oil for deep frying 1 cup chopped methi (fenugreek) leaves ⅓ cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) 2 tbsp besan (Bengal gram flour) 1 pinch asafoetida (hing) 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp green chilli-ginger paste 1 tbsp hot…
Mirchi bada is a popular Indian snack. Ingredients Large green chiles Filling 3 large potatoes 1 tsp red chile powder Chaat masala ½ cup coriander leaves, chopped fine Salt to taste Batter 1 cup gram flour (besan) 2 pinches turmeric…
Mirchi bhajji are fried stuffed peppers. Ingredients 11–17 long green peppers 1½ cup (360 g) gram flour (besan) 1 tbsp rice flour 6–7 Indian green chiles, finely chopped 1 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped 2 tbsp hot oil Salt to…
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…
Ingredients 1 cup gram flour (besan) 2–3 cups ghee, melted 2 ½ cups sugar ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom (elachi) Water Procedure Roast the gram flour in a small amount of ghee. Combine the sugar, cardamom, and a splash of water…