Ingredients 2 cups Basmati rice 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon ghee ¼ teaspoon whole cumin seeds ½ tablespoon ginger-garlic paste 4 green cardamom pods 1-inch cinnamon stick, broken into pieces 2 bay leaves 5 cloves 6 black peppercorns Salt…
Ma’amoul are pastries filled with dates or nuts, and they are popular throughout the Arab world. They can be made in special ma’amoul moulds, and there are three shapes of mould. The flattish circular shape is used for date ma’amoul;…
Jalebi is a sweet fritter that is shaped like a slightly large, chaotic pretzel. It is traditionally prepared in India and Pakistan. Well-made jalebi has a tart element with a sweet taste. Ingredients Batter 3 cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup…
Thalassery biriyani is a rice dish blended with Chicken and Spices. The recipe has a strong legacy of the Mughlai cuisine. This variant of biryani is an Indian cuisine and has originated from the Malabar region of South India. The…
Turkish delight, or lokum (also loukoum), is a confection made from starch and sugar. It is often flavored with rosewater or lemon, the former giving it a characteristic pale pink color. It has a soft, sticky consistency, and is often…
Kheer or payasam is a thick rice pudding. Ingredients 1 L (4 cups) milk 250 ml (1 cup) long grain white rice 125 ml (½ cup) white sugar 65 ml (¼ cup) sultanas (raisins) 6 cardamom pods 65 ml (¼…
Tembleque is a thickened coconut pudding originating from Puerto Rico. Ingredients 1 can (16 oz) of coconut milk 1 can (16 oz) of coconut cream ½ cup heavy whipping cream ¼ cup cornstarch or rice flour ½ tsp orange blossom…
Tamina (الطمينة) is a simple Algerian dessert mainly made of semolina. It is usually served during celebrations such as engagement parties, weddings, baby showers, or Mawlid. Ingredients 500 g semolina (medium-grind) 250 g melted butter 250 g honey 1 tbsp…
Ingredients 3 medium apples, peeled and cut up 2–3 tablespoons white granulated sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon rose or orange flower water 1 dash of salt Procedure Place half the apples and the remaining ingredients in blender. Cover…
This recipe is adapted from the public domain cookbook Seventy-Five Receipts for Pastry, Cakes, and Sweetmeats. Ingredients Zest and juice of 1 large lemon 3 eggs, beaten ½ cup (110 g oz) caster sugar, plus extra for dusting 1 stick…
Lekhchef (الخشاف) is a refreshing Algerian drink from Constantine. Ingredients 1 L water 2 cinnamon sticks 150 g raisins, rinsed well Sugar to taste Orange blossom water Rose water Procedure Combine the water and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan. Bring…
Orange Blossom Cherbet (شربات ماء زهر, Cherbet Mazhar) is a refreshing Algerian drink. It originates from Algiers and is also called Cherbet Khotba (Proposal Cherbet) as it is only served during marriage proposals as per Algiers’ traditions. Ingredients 1 L…