A perfect healthy meal , fresh and full of flavour.
Kebabs
Ingredients:
250 -300 g mince (beef/lamb)
1 1/2 tbsp ginger/garlic paste
8-10 mint leaves, finely chopped
2 green chillies, finely chopped
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp red chilli powder / paprika powder
8-10 coriander leaves, finely chopped
1 red onion , finely chopped
1 egg
6-8 wooden skewers
Salt and Pepper for seasoning
Method:
1. Mix all the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl until it binds into a smooth paste.
2. Cover and chill for couple of hours.
3. Soak skewers in water for 10 minutes. Thread the meat onto the skewers, press to distribute the meat evenly.
4. Place kebabs on a preheated grill (180 -200 deg) and cook until done.Turn skewers frequently for even browning.
Tips:
You can use parsley instead of mint and coriander leaves .
Hummus:
Ingredients:
300g tin of chickpeas
1-2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp tahini
2-3 tbsps olive oil
Method:
1. Blend all the ingredients together into a smooth paste. Season as required.
2. Drizzle with additional olive oil before serving.
Tips:
Add finely chopped onions for a stronger flavour before serving or for a kick you can add roasted peppers (mashed).
Couscous:
Ingredients:
250g couscous
2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
handful of flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
6-8 cherry tomatoes, chopped
250 ml chicken stock (or plain water can be used)
1/2 lemon, squeezed
1 red onion, finely chopped
10-12 olives, chopped
Method:
1. Pour the hot stock into the couscous , cover with cling film and allow it to rest for 3-5 minutes. Remove the cling film and fluff with a fork.
2. Add the chopped parsley, onions, tomatoes, cucumber and olives. Mix well. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper if required.
Kebabs
Ingredients:
250 -300 g mince (beef/lamb)
1 1/2 tbsp ginger/garlic paste
8-10 mint leaves, finely chopped
2 green chillies, finely chopped
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp red chilli powder / paprika powder
8-10 coriander leaves, finely chopped
1 red onion , finely chopped
1 egg
6-8 wooden skewers
Salt and Pepper for seasoning
Method:
1. Mix all the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl until it binds into a smooth paste.
2. Cover and chill for couple of hours.
3. Soak skewers in water for 10 minutes. Thread the meat onto the skewers, press to distribute the meat evenly.
4. Place kebabs on a preheated grill (180 -200 deg) and cook until done.Turn skewers frequently for even browning.
Tips:
You can use parsley instead of mint and coriander leaves .
Hummus:
Ingredients:
300g tin of chickpeas
1-2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp tahini
2-3 tbsps olive oil
Method:
1. Blend all the ingredients together into a smooth paste. Season as required.
2. Drizzle with additional olive oil before serving.
Tips:
Add finely chopped onions for a stronger flavour before serving or for a kick you can add roasted peppers (mashed).
Couscous:
Ingredients:
250g couscous
2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
handful of flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
6-8 cherry tomatoes, chopped
250 ml chicken stock (or plain water can be used)
1/2 lemon, squeezed
1 red onion, finely chopped
10-12 olives, chopped
Method:
1. Pour the hot stock into the couscous , cover with cling film and allow it to rest for 3-5 minutes. Remove the cling film and fluff with a fork.
2. Add the chopped parsley, onions, tomatoes, cucumber and olives. Mix well. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper if required.
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