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Delicious, Trusted Arab / Arabian Recipes from the Gulf regions comprised of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE, Oman Qatar. Mostly dishes I grew up with in Saudi Arabia.
Brik | Delicious Tunisian Pastry No No, we are not into eating brick! Brik (بريك) is a famous Tunisian deep fried pastry. This is absolutely scrumptious, if you’ve never tried it before. This version (one of the more popular ones), has a filling of whole egg , seasoned tuna, onion, parsley and capers. Some versions add Harissa …
Tabil | Aromatic Tunisian Spice Mix Tabil – تابل , is a Tunisian Spice Mix, that is often used in North African Cooking, in grilled meats or salads. It lends a deep and earthy flavor with some spicy kick, but it’s the undeniably enticing aroma that I just love so much! ‘Tabil’ actually means coriander in …
Arabian Grilled Chicken Recipe | Djaj Mashwi | Al-Faham Djaj This Arabian Grilled Chicken الدجاج المشوي is my favorite way to do Chicken on the Grill. SO SO EASY. All you need is chicken breasts, some powdered spices, dried herbs and you can make this delicious and appetizing grilled chicken right at home on your grill …
Sure sometimes, eating at a fancy restaurant is fun and offers great ambience. But don’t we all have our favourite snappy street foods, that we crave for much more often? Those who know me well, know that I absolutely love Shawarma! These Lebanese wraps just make me deliriously happy and I can not explain why! …
Shrimp Kabsa – Arabian Fragrant Rice Aaah…. Kabsa or ‘Kabsah’ is an Arabian Dish that many are absolutely passionate about. The Saudi Arabian delicious and comforting rice dish is a common part of a weekly menu. It can be made in a number of ways. From extremely simple, to a little more complicated. Every home …
Arabian Biryani – Pressure Cooker Chicken Biryani Ramadan 2015 is around the corner. I thought it’s time to post a quick Iftar dish that can be prepared easily. The first few days, can prove challenging, deciding what to make for Iftar. This Arabian Biryani is a Delicious ‘Quickie’ Chicken Biryani that is made in the …
Cheese and Bell Pepper Pizza – Moroccan Style This Delicious Cheese and Bell Pepper Pizza – Moroccan Style has the perfect blend of Cheeses (Mozzarella, Cheddar, Colby, and Parmesan) to make it perfectly Cheeselicious! The delicious homemade Pizza Sauce comes with a difference, incorporating ‘Moroccan and Middle Eastern-influenced spices and herbs. No heavy toppings are …
AlBaik Style Broasted Chicken If you have ever visited Jeddah, KSA this will be familiar to you. AlBaik Chicken is a Fried Chicken outlet, unique to this region. The local KFC is no competition for this favorite mouth-watering fried chicken. It is beyond delicious and I am sure everyone wants to know the secret. I …
Murtabak Recipe with Chicken Murtabak is a pan fried folded flat bread that can be plain or stuffed with Mutton, Chicken or Egg. It is said to have originated in Yemen, influenced by the large Indian Expatriate Community there. It is very common is Saudi Arabia too. It is said to have been originally named “Muttabar” by …
Mutton Mandi – Famous Arabian Rice with Mutton ‘ Mandi ‘ is very popular in UAE, Yemen and Saudi Arabia as well as other Gulf Countries. Very similar to Kabsa, the main difference is the method of preparation. Mandi rice is traditionally cooked very slowly – over a long period of time. The rice, spices and water are cooked together …
Baklava with Pistachio and Cashew Nut I reach for my favorite Mediterranean sweet, Baklava – happy and feeling naughty all at the same time. The calories are scary to say the least. However they are so ridiculously delicious, I just can’t resist them! A little bit of indulgence is a good thing – once in a …
Seekh Kabab – Afghan Chicken Kebabs These deliciously simple Seekh Kababs are perfect for dinner or tea parties. I like to pack them the next day for Kids Lunch Boxes as well. These Seekh Kababs contain no chili powder, pepper or coriander powder. Mildly spiced and very moist and flavorful! We love them! Seekh is …
Lebanese Garlic Chicken Roast with Potatoes This Lebanese Garlic Chicken is one dish that I often came home to. Crispy Skin and the most delicious succulent garlicky meat. The whiff of the baking garlic chicken and potatoes always made me happy. My mom learned this recipe from her Lebanese friend Evath. Evath would often make this for …
Mandi Recipe for Yemeni Chicken and Fragrant Rice Mandi is very popular in Yemen and Saudi Arabia as well as other Arab Countries. Similar to Kabsa, the main difference is the method of preparation. Mandi needs to be cooked very slowly over a long time. Traditionally the rice, spices and water is cooked together in …
Shish Tawouk – Lebanese / Turkish Chicken Kebab Shish Tawook (Taouk) شيش طاووق, Şiş tavuk , translates as ‘ Skewers of Grilled Chicken’. It is a turkish and lebanese dish that enjoys immense popularity. It is so delicious served on its own with Toom (Garlic Sauce) or Baba Ganoush. It is also great wrapped in Arabian Khubz …
Musakhan – Try something totally different and delicious! Sumac is a deep red colored fruit, ground to a fine powder and often used in Arabian cooking. It has a nice tart , lemony flavor. This dish is primarily flavored with Sumac and Caramelized Onions. The chicken and bread is combined as one dish and served …
Tabbouleh – Lebanese salad with Bulghur Wheat. Tabbouleh / Tabouli is a Meditteranean salad, consisting of Cracked Wheat (Bulghur Wheat). The word Tabbouleh is derived from the Arabic word ‘Tabil’ meaning ‘Seasoning’. Usually, the bulghur wheat is tossed with finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, onions, mint but cucumber and/or lettuce is often added to make …
Chicken Majboos By Arifa K Majboos is a traditional Arabian Rice dish incorporating fish or meats. Similar to Saudi Kabsa, this is a Bahraini dish that is popular in the gulf countries. It is not like a biriyani but a lovely aromatic Rice Preparation. Try this delicious, aromatic Chicken Majboos.
Falafel Sandwich from Scratch – Sauce, Pita, Pickle & Falafel My absolute favorite Sandwich is the Middle Eastern Shawarma! Falafel Sandwich can be called a vegetarian counterpart of the Shawarma. When I lived in the Middle East, they were called ‘Felafel Sandwiches’, although they are wrapped in Arabic bread (Khubz), so essentially these are Falafel …
Khubz – Arabian Pita Bread This Bread is so comforting! Making Wraps/ Shawarmas or dipped in Hummus. Even with your favourite curries. Khubz is the Arabian bread that is stocked up in Arab homes at all times. If you live in Meditteranean or Gulf Countries it is available and quite cheap…. but If you live …