How to make Butter Rice

Serve this butter rice with curry, chicken roast or meat stew. Recipe for 6 people.Ingredients for Butter Rice:2 cups rice - washed and drained3 cups water or chicken stock4 dessertspoons butter1 dessertspoons chopped onionsA small piece of cinnamon and 2 cloves or 1/4 teaspoon of powdered cinnamon1/4 to 1 cup raisinsMethod:Put butter in pan and fry chopped onions till golden brown. Add rice and fry for about 2 minutes.Add water or stock, cover and cook on steady fire till water is absorbed.Lower flame and allow rice to cook slowly in its own steam. When rice is cooked, add salt, raisins, cinnamon and cloves. Add more butter if desired.Leave...

Potato and Mince Cutlets

INGREDIENTS½ kg washed and drained lamb/sheep mince (remove all water from the mince)2 potatoes bolied in their jacketssalt to tastecrushed green chillies to taste1 ½ tsp dhania powder1 tsp jeera powder½ tsp arad (turmeric)1 ½ tsp crushed garlicgreen dhania and mintMETHODPlace washed and drained mince in a bowlPeel the boiled potatoes, cut into pieces and add to minceAdd spices, chillies, garlic and greens to minceMix together using a food processor until the mixture is nice and softTake small portions of the mixture and form into cutletsDip in flour and thereafter eggFry on medium heatEnjoy with chutney/ sauces of your choice.PLEASE NOTE...

Coffee Butter Buns recipe

Photo: Coffee Butter Buns recipeThe Arabic Food Recipes kitchen (The Home of Delicious Arabic Food Recipes) invites you to try Coffee Butter Buns Recipe. Enjoy the Arabic Cuisine and  learn how to make Coffee Butter Buns.    IngredientsFor the coffee butter1 cup butter, room temperature1 1/2  cup powdered sugar3 eggs, beaten2 Tablespoon instant coffee dissolved in 1 tablespoon water1/4  teaspoon ground cinnamon1 2/3  all-purpose flourFor the dough3 2/3  cup all-purpose flour2 1/2  Tablespoon milk powder1/3  cup sugar1 teaspoon salt2/3  Tablespoon yeast1 egg, beaten1...

How to make Ikan Pepes

A slightly less risky snack of cooked fish, wrapped with pounded ingredients and grilled in a banana leaf parcel. Looks good, smells great, but wasn't anything special. Simple Singapore food.Ingredients for Ikan Pepes:4 medium sized fish (horsemackerel)10 dried chillies (soaked in water)6 shallots3 garlic1 thumb-sized turmeric1 slice ginger1 lemon grass1 thumb-sized galangal (lengkuas)1/2 grated coconut1 tsp saltbanana leavesMethod:Wash and clean fish. Drain.In a mortar, pound chillies, shallots, garlic, turmeric, ginger, lemon grass, galangal to a fine paste. Keep aside.In a medium bowl, combine pounded ingredients, grated coconut...

Chicken with Vegetables Recipe

Photo: Chicken with Vegetables RecipeThe Arabic Food Recipes kitchen (The Home of Delicious Arabic Food Recipes) invites you to try Chicken with Vegetables Recipe. Enjoy the Arabic Cuisine and  learn how to make Chicken with Vegetables.  IngredientsFor the stock1 chopped carrots in big pieces1 chopped onion in big pieces1/2 celery chopped in cubesParsley sticks3 whole cardamoms1/2 tea spoon whole black pepper1 tea spoon whole carnationSaltFor the Chicken1 ½ kilo chicken approximately¼ tea spoon Ground turmeric¼ tea spoon Ground cinnamonChili pepper (optional)¼ tea spoon Ground dry coriander¼ tea spoon Ground...

Stuffed grilled Colored peppers recipe

photo: Stuffed grilled Colored peppers recipeThe Arabic Food Recipes kitchen (The Home of Delicious Arabic Food Recipes) invites you to try Stuffed grilled Colored peppers Recipe. Enjoy the Arabic Cuisine and  learn how to make Stuffed grilled Colored peppers.  Ingredients4 colored bell peppers¼ cup olive oil4 cups mashed grilled eggplant½ cup feta cheese2 tablespoon chopped mint1 cup fresh chopped sausage½ cup cream1 teaspoon ground coriander1 tablespoon chopped parsley1 tablespoon lemon juice½ cup burgle (soaked and drained)1 tablespoon minced garlic1 cup chopped onionSalt and pepper2 tablespoon tomato pasteMethod-...

Bombay Potato Curry

 Ingredients 500g Halved new potatoes 1 tbsp Olive Oil 1 Large sliced onion 1 tbsp Medium Curry Powder 400g Tinned Chopped Tomatoes 2 tbsp Mango Chutney PreparationAdd the potatoes to a saucepan and cover with cold water.Bring to the boil and then simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender.Heat the oil in a pan and add the onion, add the curry powder and fry for a further 2 minutes.Stir in the halved potatoes, chopped tomatoes and mango chutney and potatoes and cook for 2-3 minut...

Moroccan rissoles recipe

Photo: Moroccan rissoles recipeThe Arabic Food Recipes kitchen (The Home of Delicious Arabic Food Recipes) invites you to try Moroccan rissoles Recipe. Enjoy the Arabic Cuisine and  learn how to make Moroccan rissoles. Ingredients (serves 4)400g lamb mince1 long red chilli, deseeded, finely chopped2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind3 teaspoons Moroccan seasoning2 garlic cloves, crushed1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leavesyoghurt, lemon wedges and fresh mint leaves, to serveLemon and currant couscous1 1/3 cups couscous2 tablespoons currants1 1/3 cups boiling water2 teaspoons finely grated lemon...

How to make Shark's Fin Soup

Shark's Fin Soup recipe.Ingredients for Shark's Fin Soup:300 g shark's fin6 pairs of chicken feet1 chicken breast - shredded5 cups waterSalt to taste200 g crab meat1 1/2 tsp cornflour mixed with 1 tbsp water1 egg white - beat lightlyblack vinegarground pepperMethod:Wash shark's fin in warm water and strain. Keep aside. Bring chicken feet and chicken breast to boil over high flame for 5 minutes, reduce flame to low and simmer for 20 mins. Strain the stock.Bring chicken stock to boil with salt, add shark's fin, shredded chicken meat and crab meat. Simmer for 3 mins, thicken with cornflour.Lastly add in egg white. Remove and serve with black vinegar...

Hot Curried Crab

Hot and Spicy Curried Crab made with curry leaves, dried chillies, halba seeds, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, chilli padi and jintan manis.Ingredients for curried crab:2 kg fresh meaty crab - cleaned and halvedSalt to taste4 sprigs curry leaves4 dried chillies, broken upCucumber slices to serve with crab - optional1 tsp halba seeds1 tbsp mustard seeds6 tbsp oil20 twin shallots, sliced 4 cm piece cinnamon stick2 limes1/4 litre thick coconut milk extracted from 1/2 scrapped coconutSpices to grind:1 tbsp black peppercorns20 dried chillies10 ripe chilli padi1 clove garlic3 cm piece turmeric1 tbsp jintan manisMethod:Heat oil in saucepan....

Piri Piri Chicken

Ingredients 1 (500g) chicken1 tsp lemon pepper 1 tsp red chillies rough or fine ¼ tsp black pepper 1 ½ tblsp garlic salt 1 tblsp vinegar or 2 tblsp lemon juice 1 tblsp Worcester sauce 1 tblsp oil ¼ tsp barbeque spice ¼ tsp Halaal Aromat Pinch of yellow food colouring Butter Method 1.Marinate the chicken with all the above except butter. 2.Place in a pot with blobs of butter and cook till done. 3.Serve with garlic bread and chips or garlic bread & mixed vegetables. VegetablesCut vegetables into convenient sizes don't remove the skins – use baby vegetables if possible. Steam : Butternut, Gem squash, Sweet potatoes, sweet corn, frozen baby carrots, Garlic Flakes, Garlic Salt, Lemon Pepper, Fine black pepper.Sauce for Veg: Butter, fine fresh garlic, brown sugar / honey Boil together...

Broad bean dip & Moroccan mezze platter recipe

The Arabic Food Recipes kitchen (The Home of Delicious Arabic Food Recipes) invites you to try Broad bean dip & Moroccan mezze platter Recipe. Enjoy the Arabic Cuisine and  learn how to make Broad bean dip & Moroccan mezze platter Triangles.Serves: 6Ingredients2 x 300ml tins broad beans, drained2 small garlic cloves peeled and crushed1tsp dried thyme leaves1tsp ground cuminpinch of salt5tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzlinggood squeeze of lemon juicepinch of paprika, to servePlace all of the ingredients in a food processor and blitz until smooth. Taste and add any extra salt or lemon juice...

Raita - Yogurt Salad

This yogurt salad goes well with biryani and any other rice or meat dish.Ingredients:2 cups low fat yogurt1 cucumber, chopped small1 large tomato, chopped small2 green onion sprigs, chopped fine (or 1 small onion chopped fine)1/2 bunch cilantro, choppedsalt and pepper to tasteMethod:Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Mix thoroughly. If too thick add a small amount at a time of milk or water until desired consistency is reach...

Chicken Tikka

Ingredients:1 kg chicken breast fillet1 tablespoon ginger / garlic2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons ground dhanna / jeero½ teaspoon gharam masala½ teaspoon chilli powder80 ml yogurt2 tablespoons tomato paste1 tablespoon chicken marinade½ teaspoon arad1 tablespoon fresh red chilliesMethod1. Cut chicken fillet in half, make 3 shallow cuts across each piece.2. combine remaining ingredients in large bowl, add chicken, stir to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate overnight.3. Griddle fry chicken on both sides until tend...

Gluten free lemon drizzle cake

This cake is fairly heavy on the carbs but is light and delicious.200g butter20g powdered sucralose50g milk powder4 eggs175g almond flour250g mashed potatoeszest of 3 lemons2 tsp gluten free baking powderjuice of 1 lemon4 tbsp sugarCream together the butter, sucralose and milk powder until soft and light. Gradually beat in the eggs. Mix the almond flour, potatoes, lemon zest and baking powder and fold into the egg mixture. Pour into a greased and lined cake tin and bake at 160 oC for 40 minutes. Leave to cool in tin for 10 minutes before turning out. Dissolve the sugar in the lemon juice and drizzle over the cake before servi...

Gluten free lemon meringue pie

I've had a bit of a sweet tooth of late, which isn't like me! My partner and children have not been complaining though... This pie was a great success - even with no gluten or added sugar.The pastry case is based one from Elana's pantry. The pastry and lemon filling also made some delicious jam tart style treats. Just press the pastry into a cup cake tin, add the filling and bake for 15 minutes. No need for blind baking with the little ones.For the pastry case2 cups almond flour1/2 tsp salt2 tbsp butter (or coconut oil)1 tsp sweetener (I used Truvia)1 eggFor the lemon fillingzest and juice of 2 lemons3 level tbsp potato starch (or corn flour)1/4 cup sweetener (if using truvia use less - I used about a quarter cup)4 egg yolks40g butterFor the meringue4 egg whites3/4 cup sweetener (I used half...

Red Pepper Hummus with Toasted Pita Triangles Recipe

Photo: Red Pepper Hummus with Toasted Pita Triangles RecipeThe Arabic Food Recipes kitchen (The Home of Delicious Arabic Food Recipes) invites you to try Red Pepper Hummus with Toasted Pita Triangles Recipe. Enjoy the Arabic Cuisine and  learn how to make Red Pepper Hummus with Toasted Pita Triangles. Total Time: 18 minPrep 10 minCook 8 minYield: about 4 to 6 servings Level: EasyIngredients4 whole-wheat pita pockets, cut into trianglesCooking sprayGarlic salt1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained1 cup sauteed red peppers1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice3 to 4 cloves garlic1 teaspoon ground...

Build-Your-Own Shish Kabobs Recipe

Photo: Build-Your-Own Shish Kabobs RecipeThe Arabic Food Recipes kitchen (The Home of Delicious Arabic Food Recipes) invites you to try Build-Your-Own Shish Kabobs Recipe. Enjoy the Arabic Cuisine and  learn how to make Build-Your-Own Shish Kabobs.IngredientsMeats for Kabobs:Dijon-Rosemary Steak:1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, stemmed4 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1/4 cup olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubesCitrus-Tarragon Chicken:1 orange, zested, then...

Lamb Karahi

Ingredients:1kg Lamb cut into small pieces 1 tsp crushed Jeeru1 tbls Oil 1 tsp red chilli powder, fine 1 tblsp freshly grated garlic 1 tsp crushed chillies1 tblsp freshly grated ginger 2 tsps crushed coriander seeds2/3 green chillies sliced ½ tsp turmeric1 tsp salt or to taste 2 medium onion chopped4/5 tblsps ghee 1 tblsp tomato paste/pureeCoriander leaves, spring onion to garnish A few cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon sticks Method:1. Marinate the lamb with oil, garlic, ginger, green chillies and salt for about two hours.2. Sauté onions, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and cumin seeds in ghee until brown.3. Stir in chillie powder, crushed chillies,...

Lamb Rogan Josh

Ingredients:600g Lamb cubed3 tsp ginger and garlic paste3 Tbsp oil2 tsp salt1 tsp turmeric powder2 tsp dhana2 tsp ground jeero2 Tbsp plain yoghurt1 tsp chilli powder2 medium onions finely chopped¾ tin of peeled tomatoesFresh coriander to garnishMethod:Add oil to saucepan on high heat until very hot. Now add in the finely chopped onions and stir fry until pieces soften and become translucent.Then add the garlic and ginger paste and keep stir – frying fro 3 min to prevent burning until the mixture is golden brown. Add all of the ground spices and keep stirring whilst continuing to fry on high heat.Then add the lamb and stir into the mixture fry...

Healthy Food Recipes To Lose Weight

Healthy is the way to go. Believe me, I've done it all. And I've done the most unhealthy things to my body, short of taking crack cocaine, that you can do. I'm surprised I'm still alive. Why? All to impress some man probably. If you're reading this and you need to lose a few pounds you really have evaluate why you're doing. And if it's to impress someone else change your viewpoint. Do it for you! To get you started, let me give you some healthy food recipes to lose weight.Grilled Chicken and Spinach SaladGrilled Chicken and spinach salad with cherry tomatoes, feta, and olive oil or a vinaigrette.Chicken Stuffed PepperCook chicken, then let cool. Cut top of bell pepper off and stuff with chicken and low fat cottage cheese, then top with salsa and serve.Tuna SaladMix tuna with low fat Italian...

Italian Tuna Balls

Ingredients:2 x 160g cans of tuna in sunflower or olive oil, drained (reserve a little oil).small handful of pine nuts.freshly grated zest 1 lemon.small handful parsley leaves, roughly chopped.50g fresh breadcrumbs.1 egg, beaten.400g spaghetti.500g jar pasta sauce.Method:Flake the tuna into a bowl, then tip in the pine nuts, lemon zest, parsley, breadcrumbs and egg. Season and mix together with your hands until completely combined. Roll the mix into 12 walnut-size balls. Put a large pan of salted water on to boil, then cook the spaghetti according to pack instructions.Heat a little of the tuna oil in a large non-stick frying pan, then fry...

Chicken and Spinach Lasagne Rolls

Ingredients:12 lasagne sheets 2 Tbsp ghee1 large onion grated1 tsp garlic paste1 bunch spinach, chopped½ tsp salt½ tsp pepper¼ tsp turmeric powder½ tsp ground chillies1 x 250ml fresh cream1 cup chicken fillet finely cubed 1 Tbsp butter1 tsp garlic paste½ tsp ground green chillies¼ tsp turmeric powder¼ tsp pepper½ tsp salt¼ cup grated cheddar cheeseSauce:100g butter½ cup flour½ cup cheddar cheese3 cups milk1 cup cheeseOriganumDried parsleyMethod:Heat ghee in a large pan and fry onions and garlic paste until onion is transparent Add spinach and spices cook on low heat until spinach is tenderAdd fresh cream and remove from heat and leave aside...

Cranberry Cooler

Ingredients:1 cup Cranberry Juice, chilled1 cup strawberries, chopped2 cups vanilla ice cream1 Tbsp castor sugarTip:If fresh strawberries are not available, canned strawberries may be used, but omit the sugar.Method:Blend all the ingredients in a liquidizer and serve immediate...