I have 3 Moroccan recipes for today. Why this sudden interest you might ask. I just remembered that Tobias is hosting Mediterranean cooking event and I am late so posting all the recipes on the same day. When I searched for Moroccan recipes I found that the spice used in Moroccan cuisine is somewhat similar…
Harira – Moroccan Lentil and Tomato soup
This too, as with any recipe, has zillion varieties.Each and every family having their own preferred version of this delicious and filling soup.Some prefer it thick,some with more tomatoes,some with just a wee bit of chickpeas and a whole lots of additions and deletions. This soup that I made is a blend of the various…
Moroccan Spiced Instant Coffee
Though the Moroccan people are fond of Mint tea ,I read that they also like to take coffee and other juices. Here is a spiced coffee that is sure to please all coffee-lovers. I used: Milk-1 cupInstant coffee-1 ½ teaspoonsCinnamon powder – ¼ teaspoonGinger powder- ¼ teaspoonCardamom powder- a pinchBlack Pepper powder- a pinchSugar to…
Methi Mattar Pulao
This is a delectable combination of methi [Fenugreek leaves] and peas with a hint of spices and without a tinge of bitterness! I used: Cooked rice-2 cupsKasuri methi[Dry fenugreek leaves]- 2 tablespoonsPeas-1/2 a cup,boiled till just cookedTomato-1,choppedOnion-1,choppedSambar powder-1 teaspoonGarlic-2 pods,gratedBayleaf-1Curry leaves – a fewMustard-1 teaspoonCumin seeds-1 teaspoonSalt to tasteOil-2 teaspoons 1. Soak kasuri methi in…
Simple Cabbage Soup
You already know that I have a soft corner for this vegetable and this week it was cabbage soup that adorned our table.This soup has no ‘smell’ of cabbage and my folks could’nt figure out what I served!!And let me tell you a little secret-MIL who is not so fond of cabbage liked this soup…
