Amid this carnival, waiters unload trays of small dishes on tables and refill glasses with raki, Turkey’s favorite anise-based liquor. Our own table, at an old Armenian restaurant called Boncuk, is ...

The love affair of North Indians with gravies and curries is immense. We love to mix a variety of masalas, ghee, butter and other things into each gravy preparation. And when there are deep-fried ...

Soak the cashew nuts and the coconut together in water for an hour. Grind to a paste. 2. For the Kofte, mix together the bottle gourd, salt, ginger and the black pepper. Using a heavy-based pan, put ...

Lamb Kofte don't need bread crumbs to hold together, making them a great option for people on a gluten-free regimen. (Laura B. Russell, Special To The Oregonian/OregonLive) By LAURA B. RUSSELL We live ...

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Bulghur is a type of cereal made from wheat, not too dissimilar to couscous. It is used in the Middle Eastern dish, tabbouleh. Here it is used to make a crust for lamb kofte, which are sausage-shaped ...

1. In a large bowl combine chicken, garlic, cumin, turmeric, salt, and smoked paprika, and mix well with your hands until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated. Cover and let sit in the ...

These Middle Eastern-style kofte meatballs are a doddle to make and perfect for the barbecue. Serve in a pitta with tzatziki. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Alternatively, light the barbecue.

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The combination of intensely spiced meat and fragrant fruit is delicious in this kofte recipe. Make the kofte first. Place the minced beef in a mixing bowl and add the onion, garlic and chilli.