Happy Eid Al Adha

To all dear readers and fellow blogger who celebrate Eid Al Adha....Happy Eid...
May Allah bless you.... and may you have a joyous Eid celebration...
We hope all the pilgrims return safely to their homes....

And to the rest who celebrated Thanksgiving .... I hope you had a blessed and happy one...

Say No To Plagiarism

Hi everyone,

I apologize for not blogging for along time,& sorry to all SUBSCRIBERS for the last email it's was by mistake.

It's so clear from the title that there is no recipe for today,it's about "Plagiarism" .
I just sick of it & I'll not say anything about it because I already explained my view of the matter & so many blogger have written about it .

It's the fourth time that happen to us ... so two word to the one who stole the photos : shame on you.
My advice to you just do something better with your life other than stealing other people work.

My advice to all dear respectable foodie blogger be aware & make sure to write about it (that will make plagiarist think twice before stealing your content)

The bottom line is:
1) You can use our recipes with permission & if you use any recipe link back to the recipe on this blog.

2)You not allowed to Copy, Duplicate,Reproduce, Distribute, Republish or Commercially exploit any of our photos or any piece of our photos.
No themes no modifications ...etc
Be respectable & respect our rights.

The stolen photo from here, here & here ...

& here are the links :

Link 1 ,Link 2 , Link 3, Link 4 , Link 5 & Link 6 ....

Honestly I get sick & didn't go through the whole site maybe there is more stolen photo & recipes.

Click on picture to enlarge

Mofatah Al-Dajaj (Saudi Dish)

Today (September 23, 2009) The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates its 79th Anniversary
of the National Day.

So the better way for me to celebrate this occasion is by preparing an ethnic Saudi
Dish.

This dish maybe unknown to non-Saudis, but certainly when you try it,you will make it
more often.

Mofatah normally prepare with lamb (you can use any meat you like), but I used chicken
this time as a change & use less oil.

Hope you all like it.

Recipe by zainab @ Arabic Bites 2009

Ingredients:

2 whole chickens, each cut to 4.
1 Tablespoon olive oil.
1 large onion, finely chopped.
1 green chili pepper.
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper .
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin.
Salt to taste.

*Whole Spices*
1 (1 inch) Galangal root.
1 cinnamon stick.
5 whole green cardamom pods.
1 shaiba leave.
1 loomi(dried lemon)
5 cups water.
3 cups basmati rice.

For Liquid Spices mixture:
Pinch of saffron .
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric.
2 Tablespoons rose water.
1/2 Tablespoon curry powder.
1/8 teaspoon dried red hot pepper.
2 Tablespoons olive oil.
1 clove garlic,crushed.
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
Juice of one lemon.
1 teaspoon white vinegar.
Salt to taste.

Combine all ingredients.

For kashna(Almond & Sultanas Sprinkle):

1 Tablespoon olive oil.
1 large onion,halved,sliced.
2 Tablespoons Sultanas.
1/2 cup blanched almonds or pine nuts,toasted.
2 Tablespoons of Liquid Spices mixture.

Heat oil in pan,add onions,cook until onions ara caramelised.
Add Liquid Spices mixture,& cook for 5 minutes,then add almonds & Sultanas.

Method:

1)Put the spices loosely in a small clean cloth or double thickness cheesecloth and tie closed.

2)Heat oil in pan ,add finely chopped onion & green chili,cook for only 1-2 minutes.

3)Add chicken,cook until lightly browned season with salt,cumin and pepper.

4)Add the whole spices & 5 cups water,bring to boil, simmer, covered about 30 minutes(on low heat).

5)Remove chicken from pan & place on oven tray,brush with Liquid Spices mixture,then place it under the broiler until lightly browned.

6)Cook the rich in 4 1/2 cup from the water you use to cook the chicken (the water dependent on the type of rice you use) for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.

7)Sprinkle the top with kashna(Almond & Sultanas Sprinkle),& Serve Mofatah with buttermilk & green salad.

Eid Mubarak to all the readers who celebrating Eid-ul-fitr
& Happy National Day to all Saudis

Enjoy

Chicken & Oats Soup

Recipe by zainab @ Arabic Bites 2009

Ingredients:
1/2 Tablespoon olive oil.
1 boneless,skinless chicken breast (finely chop).
Ground black pepper(to taste).
Ground cumin(to taste).
Salt (to taste).
1/3 cup yellow lentil.
5 Tablespoons oats.
4 cups water.
Fresh parsley or Coriander,chopped(for garnish).

Method:
1)Heat oil in pan ,add the chicken cook until lightly browned and almost cooked,season with salt,cumin and pepper.

2)Add lentil,oats and water ,bring to boil, simmer, covered about 20-25 minutes.

3)Serve with qulash cheese snails or try it with delicious cream cheese Fatayer, Sahan Fatayer, Sambosa bel joben, Safiha (lentils pizzas) ,or with Tasaly (crackers) .

*This soup taste so good with fresh Squeezed lemon or lime juice*

I am sending this to Lubna @ Kitchen Flavours & Yasmeen @Health nut for joy of fasting to feasting (season II).