Mash the khoya smooth, so that no grains remain. Mix in the maida and soda and knead it into firm and pliable dough. Shape the dough into marble sized balls that are smooth and creaseless. 2. Heat the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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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.

These simple yet delicious little kofte are based on something I tasted in a restaurant in the city of Antioch in southern Turkey and make use of dried mint – a wonderfully versatile ingredient. These ...

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.