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Rava Dosa (Indian Semolina Pancake)

Rava Dosa (Indian Semolina Pancake)

Ingredients 1 cup rice flour 1 cup maida (or all-purpose flour) ½ cup suji (semolina flour) Salt to taste 3 Indian green chiles ½ tsp jeera (cumin) ½ cup buttermilk Water Procedure Mix all the ingredients together to a watery…

Purée Mongole

Ingredients 1 lb dry split peas Water Chicken broth Carrot, grated Onion, chopped 1 white turnip, diced 3 stalks celery, chopped Salt Pepper Ground cloves Turmeric Nutmeg Cumin Curry powder Cornstarch Sour cream, as a garnish Procedure Add the split…

Picadillo (Beef with Potatoes and Tomatoes)

Picadillo (Beef with Potatoes and Tomatoes)

The Mexican dish picadillo is a popular filling for tacos. Ingredients 1–1½ lbs (450–625 g) ground beef 1 large yellow onion, chopped 4 cloves of garlic, chopped 29 oz beef broth 1 large green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped…

Papri Chaat (Crispy Indian Snack with Potato)

Papri Chaat (Crispy Indian Snack with Potato)

Ingredients Papri 2 cups plain flour (maida) 2 level tsp carom seeds (ajwain) Oil Chaat 3 tablespoons tamarind chutney (imli) 25 ml lemon juice 1 tablespoon sugar (if the tamarind chutney is spicy) 1 teaspoon red chile flakes (or to…

Paneer Butter Masala

Paneer Butter Masala

Paneer butter masala also known as paneer makhani is a vegetarian dish from India that is also popular in the west. The dish combines paneer in a sauce quite similar to that of butter chicken. Ingredients Ghee or oil 200…

Mexican Seasoning

Mexican Seasoning

Mexican Seasoning is sometimes just chili powder, though many variations on this theme exist. Make your own mixture ahead of time and store in a small shaker for easy use. Ingredients ½ cup chili powder 1 tablespoon salt 1–2 teaspoons…

Mexican Rice I

Mexican Rice I

Ingredients 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 cup uncooked white rice (unwashed) ½ onion, chopped ½ green pepper, chopped 1 cup chopped tomatoes (if canned, drain them) 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cumin 2 cups water Procedure Over medium-high heat, fry…

Madbucha (North African Peppers and Tomatoes)

Madbucha or matbucha is a North African dish of stewed tomatoes and peppers. It can be used as a side dish with meats, as well as put on bread or white rice. There’s more than one way to make it,…

Koshary (Egyptian Pasta Salad with Rice and Lentils)

Koshary (Egyptian Pasta Salad with Rice and Lentils)

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…

Kik Alicha (Yellow Split Pea Stew)

Kik Alicha (Yellow Split Pea Stew)

Kik alicha is a comforting and flavorful Ethiopian split pea stew, made with yellow split peas simmered in a mild and aromatic sauce. This vegetarian stew is a staple in Ethiopian cuisine and is often served as part of a…

Katogo (Ugandan Mixed Breakfast Vegetables)

Katogo (Ugandan Mixed Breakfast Vegetables)

Katogo is a traditional Ugandan dish usually eaten for breakfast. It was mostly regarded to as a poor man’s food, but with time and creativity, even the rich love to eat it too. Ingredients 500 g peeled green bananas (matooke)…

Jailhouse Chili

Jailhouse Chili

This is a modern version of Jailhouse Chili, as served in the Texas prison system. In the early part of the 20th century, those likely to regularly spend time in local detention facilities in the American Southwest were said to…