Sambosa bel joben

Recipe by:meedo

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour.

1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour.
1 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil .

1 1/3 to 1 1/2 cup fat free milk or water.

1 teaspoon sugar.

1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
1/4 teaspoon salt.
Dash of ground black pepper.

Filling:
500 grams low fat feta cheese.
250 grams low fat halloumi or mozzarella cheese, shredded.
1/2 cup Cheddar cheese,shredded.
1/2 teaspoon dried mint.
Dash of ground black pepper(optional).

Sealing dough:
1/4 cup all purpose flour.
1/4 to 1/3 Water.

1)To make dough:mix all the ingredients, knead dough for 2 to 5 minutes, cover with plastic wrap; stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.


2)Divide dough into 50 equal pieces, let rest for 15 more minutes, roll each piece, on a floured surface, into a 10cm round, place 2 teaspoons of filling in the center of dough.


3)Brush the edges with the sealing dough, fold into cone shape, press edges together to seal, repeat with remaining dough and filling.


4)Deep-fry sambosa in hot oil in batches until browned, drain on absorbent paper.

Tabbouleh

Recipe by:zainab

1/2 cup bulgur wheat.

6 cups parsley, chopped.

3 cups mint, chopped.

2-3 scallions, sliced (Optional).

1 medium onion, chopped (Optional).

5 large tomatoes,chopped.

Dressing:

2 Tablespoon olive oil.

Juice of two lemon.

Salt to taste.

1)Cover bulgur with cold water, stand 15 minutes.Drain,press as much water as possible from bulgur.place bulgur in large bowl.

2)Add remaining ingredients to bowl,mix until combined.drizzle with dressing.

Best made just before serving.

Erqaq mhala

Recipe by:meedo

2 packet spring roll sheets

Sherah (sugar syrup):
1 cup sugar.
1/4 cup water.
1/4 cup rose water.
1 teaspoon ground cardamom.
Pinch of saffron threads (crushed).

1)To make syrup: combine all ingredients in medium pan. Stir over low heat without boiling, until sugar is dissolved, simmer, uncovered, without stirring about 5 minutes or until syrupy.

2)Layer sheet, brushing half the sheet with syrup roll up like a Swiss roll to enclose.(seal the end with syrup).

3)Place on baking sheet, bake in 300 F oven until browned lightly.
Serve with Arabic Gulf coffee or cardamom tea.

Hummus

Recipe by:zainab

2 cans (about 3 cups)chickpeas.
1/4 cup water.
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice.
1/4 cup tahini.
3/4 teaspoons salt.
olive oil for drizzling.
paprika or red hot pepper for garnish.

Place all all ingredients in a food processor.
Process until smooth.
Top hummus topped with a little olive oil & sprinkle with paprika or red hot pepper .

Serve with pita bread ,naan bread or try it with meedo's funky flat bread.

Salata Bathenjan (Eggplant Salad)

Recipe by:meedo

2 medium lebanese cucumbers, chopped.
2 medium tomatoes, chopped.
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped.
1/2 cup yellow split peas.
1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped.
1 medium lettuce, chopped.

1/2 cup black olives.
1/2 cup green olives.
5 to 6 baby eggplants, halved.
Olive oil.

Dressing:
1 tablespoon olive oil.
Juice of one lemon.
Salt to taste.

1)Brush eggplants with olive oil, place it on backing sheet, back on hot oven (350ْ F),until tender. remove from pan and cut into medium chucks.

2)Combine all ingredients in bowl, mix well, drizzle with dressing.

Best made just before serving.

Fatirat dajaj bel khodar (Spring roll & chicken and vegetables)

Recipe by:meedo

24 to 26 spring roll sheets.
500 grams skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced.
1 large carrot, shredded.
1 red paper, halved and thinly sliced.
1 medium onion, chopped.
2 large zucchini, halved and thinly stripes.
1 small tomato, seedless and chopped.
1/4 cup sliced green olives.
1/4 cup sliced black olives.
1/2 cup low fat feta cheese.
1/2 cup low fat halloumi or mozzarella cheese, shredded.
1 teaspoon Arabic gulf spice mix.
1/2 teaspoon dried zatar or oregano.
1/2 teaspoon dried basil.
1/4 teaspoon black paper.
3/4 teaspoon salt or to taste.

1)Sauté onion, stir, cook 5 minutes, Add chicken, salt, spices and herbs , stir, cook, until chicken brown, add carrot, zucchini, red paper, stir , cover, cook until tender. Remove from heat stir with tomato and olives.

2)Grease 20x30 cm pan with a little oil, layer 8 sheets (glue each sheet with sealing mixture).

3)Cover with half of chicken mixture, cover with 4 sheets, sprinkled with half of cheese mixture, and cover with 4 more sheets. Continue layering with chicken mixture, spring roll sheets and cheese, ending with spring roll sheets .

4)Bake at 350 F, for 30 minutes or until golden brown.