Lunch Recipes

Kofta sandwiches

Every culture has their version of hamburger.In the middle east many dishes rely on this classic kofta mixture.lamb,of course ,is the meat of choice but beef is also good.grilling the kofta patties on the barbeque is the best way.try it in a hamburger bun instead of the pitta.the spicy potatoes are delicious with this sandwich.this is my favorite way to cook potatoes.they are full of flavor ,and said potatoes have to fried to be good?try this roasting method with other vegetables like aubergines or cauliflower.

Cook Time

Prep time: 20 min

Cook time: 10 min

Ready in: 30 min

Yields: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 no medium onion, finally chopped
• 1 cup parsley(Arabic), finally chopped
• 2 tbs tahini
• 500 gm minced lamb
• 1 tsp all spice
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1 tsp cardamom powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 2 tbs pomegranate syrup
• Little salt and pepper
• 6 nos small loaves pitta bread
• 1/2 cup peanut oil
• mint leaves to garnish
• parsley leaves to garnish
• Little tomato sliced
• Little red onion sliced

Preparations

1. Put the chopped onion in a bowl along with the parsley.
2. Add the spices and mix well.
3. Knead the meat in to the flavorful mixture.
4. Form in to oval patties and set a side until you're ready to grill them.
5. Meanwhile,make the tahini sauce what I mentioned in below .
6. Heat the oil in a skillet on medium high heat .
7. Fry the kofta patties about four minutes on each side until they are cooked through.
8. To assemble:open up a pitta pocket and place a kofta patty inside.
9. Drizzle on the tahini sauce and add a slice tomato, onion and some mint and parsley leaves.
10. Serve with the spicy potato wedges . 

Chicken Pilaf With Soy Sauce

Pilaf is a dish originating in west Asia.It is a representative rice dish ,which is made with lightly fried rice served with vegetables,seafood,and meat.It is combination of bibimbap and fried rice and is easy to cook.Instead of spices such as herbs and bouquet garni ,soy sauce is used as a main sauce ,creating a Korean flavor.using chicken breast as a main ingredient,this dish has a low calorie count.

Cook Time

Cook time: 50 min

Ready in: 50 min

Yields: 2 servings

Ingredients

• 2 bowls rice
• 150 gm chicken breast
• 50 gm onions
• 50 gm green paprika
• 50 gm red paprika
• 30 gm peas
• 30 gm carrots
• 20 gm butter
• for the soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tbs soy bean paste
• 5 tbs kelp water
• 1 tbs minced garlic
• little salt and pepper

How To Cook

1. Chop the chicken breast into bite sizes and cut the onions,green paprika ,and carrots into small cube sizes.
2. Spread with butter in a heated pan and fry the onions and chicken.
3. When the chicken is properly cooked,add and fry the green paprika,red paprika,carrots and peas.
4. coat chicken with soy sauce and stir it evenly until it is properly cooked and serve .

Cooking Tip

When there is no kelp available for the soy sauce ,chicken stock can be used as a substitute.In this case,250 ml of water per piece of chicken stock is substitute to reduce the salty taste.when there is no soy sauce,use miso soy sauce instead.but in this case put 1 tbs more soy sauce than usual as the miso soy sauce is less salty.