Saturday, 7 September 2024

Lamb Kebab with Mint Sauce Recipe

   Lamb Kebab with Mint Sauce Recipe

Lamb Kebab with Mint Sauce Recipe

Prep Time:                    15 minutes
Cook Time:                   15 minutes
Total Time:                   30 minutes
Servings:                     4

Ingredients:

For the Lamb Kebabs:
500g ground lamb
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
For the Mint Sauce:
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Preparing the Lamb Kebabs:
  1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground lamb, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
  2. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a long kebab shape. You can use skewers to hold them or shape them into patties if preferred.
  3. Heat olive oil in a grill pan or on a barbecue over medium heat. Cook the kebabs for about 6-7 minutes per side or until browned and cooked through. Make sure to rotate them evenly for a nice sear.
Preparing the Mint Sauce:
  1. In a blender or food processor, combine the mint leaves, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serving:
  1. Serve the lamb kebabs hot, with the refreshing mint sauce on the side.
  2. You can also serve the kebabs in pita bread or with a fresh salad for a light meal.

Enjoy this flavorful lamb kebab with the cooling mint sauce for a perfect balance of spice and freshness!

Friday, 26 July 2019

Fine Adriatic Pizza

Health: Enjoy plenty of fruits and vegetables



                                   Fine Adriatic Pizza

                                         This pizza variation is packed with protein

Ingredients:

  1.   Large tomatoes                                         2, peeled and chopped
  2.    Garlic clove                                             1,chopped
  3.    Beef slices                                               3 chopped
  4.    Anchovy fillets                                        200 g  
  5.    Black olives                                            1/2 cup
  6.   Fresh parsley                                           1 tablespoons
  7.   Fresh bay leaves                                      1/2 cup
  8.   Precooked pizza shell                                  
  9.   Mozzarella                                              1 cup, grated
  10.   Freshly ground pepper
  11.   Pizza sauce                                             2 tablespoons
  12.   Green pepper                                         1,chopped

Method:

In a nonstick pan heat beef slices and garlic together,until beef is cooked Drain of fat.

Stir in anchovy and pepper to taste.Stir in tomatoes,olives,parsley,green chili and bay leaves.

Brush the rim of pizza with the pizza sauce. Spread mixture over pizza shell.

In a preheat oven to 180 degree C. bake 15 minutes.

Top with grated mozzarella towards end of cooking time.

      

Thursday, 25 July 2019

Tasty Spaghetti Alfredo

Health:  Do not buy cracked eggs.

                          Tasty Spaghetti Alfredo

                         This is an easy dish to make

Ingredients:

  1. Unsweetened Apple juice                         2 tablespoons
  2. Chicken powder                                       1 tablespoon
  3. Cream                                                       1 cup
  4. Parmesan cheese    (grated)                    1/2 cup
  5. Diced cooked chicken ham                     1 cup
  6. Spaghetti,cooked and drained                500 g
  7. Chili sauce                                              2 tablespoons
  8. Soy sauce                                                2 tablespoons
  9. Ketchup                                                   2 tablespoons
  10. Fresh parsley                                         handful 

Method:

Heat cream in a saucepan with unsweetened apple juice,chili sauce,soy sauce,ketchup and chicken powder over medium low heat about 6 minutes.

Stir in grated cheese until melted.Add ham and reduce heat to low.
Add drained spaghetti to mixture and toss well.Sprinkle with parsley to serve.

                       

Wednesday, 24 July 2019

Spicy Barbecued Beef

Health: Morning walk is a best habit.

                              Spicy Barbecued Beef

                                 A combination of spice and taste

Ingredients:

  1. Lean boneless beef loin                   750 g 
  2. Hot sauce                                         2 tablespoon
  3. Curry powder                                 4 tablespoon
  4. Vegetable oil                                    3 tablespoon
  5. Spring onion                                   2 chopped
  6. Dried red chili  flakes                    2 tablespoon
  7. Lemon juice                                   2 tablespoon
  8.  Salt & pepper 
  9. Honey                                            1 tablespoon
  10. Garlic cloves                                 4,finely chopped

Method: 

   Cut beef into strips.

In a bowl combine all ingredients.Mix well and stir in beef strips,covered and let marinate  3 to 4 hours in the refrigerator.

Drain beef strips and thread them onto skewers lengthwise.

Place skewers on a plate and baste them on both sides with oil.

Barbecued 6 to 10 minutes on a preheated grill.Baste with marinade during cooking.Serve with rice.

Sunday, 21 July 2019

Hot sausage Rolls

Health: Grow the plants.Plants reducing carbon-dioxide level.

                              Hot Sausage Rolls

                                                       A favorite food recipe

Ingredients:

  1. Beef sausage cooked                       6
  2. Fresh spinach                                125 g (steamed & drained)
  3. About 4 inches square ready-made puff pastry         6
  4. Egg                                                 2(beaten)
  5. Salt                                                 as required
  6. pepper                                            1/2 teaspoon
  7. Hot chili sauce                              1 tablespoon
  8. Olive oil                                         2 teaspoon
  9. Worcestershire sauce                    1 teaspoon

Method:

Place cooked sausage in food processor with two eggs,hot chili sauce,olive oil,Worcestershire sauce and cooked spinach.Season with salt and pepper.Process to make a paste.

Spread mixture over squares of puff pastry.Fold each square in half.

Preheat oven to 200 degree C.Place pastry packages on a baking sheet.Bake about 20 minutes or until browned.

Serve with tomato ketchup.