Hummus Dip / Homus

Super healthy, super quick and super tasty! Please serve it with vegetable sticks and non-fat rice crackers.

Ingredients:

1 can chick peas (reserve some liquid)

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 lemon, juice (to taste)

1/4 cup tahini

salt and pepper to taste

extra virgin olive oil ( as much or little as you want - I put 2-3 tbs)

1/2 tsp cumin powder

Method:

Place everything in a food processor and run it until smooth (add liquid from can, to desirable texture).

Serve in a bowl, with some oil on top and with a sprinkle of paprika (optional).

Homus

Super zdravo, super brzo i super ukusno! Servirajte sa pruticima povrca i nemasnim krekerima od rize.

Potrebno:

1 konzerva slanutka / leblebije (sacuvajte malo tecnosti)

1 ceno bijelog luka, protisnuto

1 limun, sok (prema ukusu)

1/4 solje Tahini paste

so i biber prema ukusu

Djevicansko maslinovo ulje, onoliko koliko ga zelite - ja stavim 2-3 K)

1/2 k kima u prahu

Nacin:

Stavite sve u elektricnu sjeckalicu i ukljucite da se sve pomijesa i stvori u pastu. Dodajte tecnosti iz konzerve ako zelite vise tecno. Servirajte u posudama, sa malo ulja na povrsini i posuto paprikom (po zelji)

Falafel

I've tried many recipes for falafel with precooked chick peas- none of them were good enough. Some of them were mushy, others wouldn't shape well... This-one I tried out of curiosity - it called for presoaked beans. It's perfect; just need to remember 24 hours in advance to soak your chick peas.

Ingredients:

2 cups dried chickpeas
1 medium onion, minced
5 garlic cloves, smashed
1 cup fresh coriander or parsley, chopped finely
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp freshly ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp ( kosher) salt
½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Vegetable oil for frying
 
Method:
Soak the chick peas for 24 hours.  Drain and place into food processor.Pulse the chickpeas until they finely chopped . Add all other ingredients; Process until the ingredients are incorporated and the mixture is a pale green ( should still be a  grainy texture). Take spoon fulls (ice cream scoop) of mixture, squeeze gently and roll between your palms. (If difficult to shape, place mixture in the fridge for 20-30 minutes)
Heat an electric fryer or a large saucepan with oil.  The oil should be about 3cm deep and  medium hot.Gently drop the falafels  (few at a time) into the hot oil and fry for about 3-5 minutes, until they're  golden brown.  Remove and place on a paper towel. Serve falafel with yogurt / sour cream / humus and flat bread.  

Probala sam mnoge recepte za falafel sa kuhanim slanutkom - niti jedan mi nije bio po volji. Neki su bili previse sipljivi, drugi se nisu dali formirati... Ovaj sam zapazila i bas me zanimalo kako bi uspjeli sa nekuhanim (samo namocemin) slanutkom. Ispali su jako dobri; samo se treba sjetiti 24 sata prije kuhanja da se slanutak natopi.

Potrebno:

2 solje suhog slanutka / leblebije
1 srednji crveni luk, sitno sjeckan
5 cena bijelog luka, protisnutog
1 solja svjezeg korijandera (ili persuna), sjeckanog sitno
1 k praska za pecivo
2 k korijandera u prahu
2 k kima u prahu
1/2 k 'ljuspica' suhe paprike / cilija
1 K soli
1/2 k  crnog bibera, svjeze mljevenog
Ulje za przenje
Nacin:
Namocite slanutak na 24 sata prije. Ocijedite i stavite u elektricnu sjeckalicu. 
Pulsirajte / meljite slanutak, dodajte i ostale sastojke i izblendirajte sve do zrnaste mase svjetlo zelene boje. Uzimajte smjesu napravom za vadjenbje sladoleda, blago stisnite i formirajte loptice. (Ako ih je tesko formirati stavite smjesu u frizider na 20-30 minuta).
Zagrijte ulje (treba da bude 3 cm i srednje vrelo) 
Pazljivo spustite nekoliko falafela u ulje i przite 3-5 minuta, ili dok ne postanu zlatno-zuti. Ocijedite na upijajucem papiru. Servirajte sa yogurtom / pavlakom/ humusom i nekim tankim (Turskim, Lebaneskim) hljebom. 

Eggplant Rolls with Hummus

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For this recipe you'll need thicker consistency of hummus  than it 's usually made as a dip.

Ingredients:
2 medium eggplants
salt
garlic (crushed), parsley leaves (chopped) and olive oil for drizzling
Hummus-
600g canned /cooked chickpeas, drained, rinsed
2-3 garlic cloves, crushed
80 ml olive oil
2-3 tbs tahini paste
1 tsp ground cumin (optional)
Juice of 1 lemon (+)
Method:
Slice eggplants thinly lengthwise, salt it  and leave for 20 min. Rinse and squeeze moisture out, brush with olive oil; grill or pan fry.
 Place the chickpeas, garlic, olive oil, tahini paste, cumin and lemon juice in a food processor and process until combined. (If you want hummus as a dip, add 1/4 cup (60ml) of water or liquid from the can and process again until quite smooth.)
Spread some hummus onto each slice of eggplant, roll in. Sprinkle with  parsley leaves and garlic, drizzle with olive oil.



Rolnice Patlidžana  sa Humusom


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Za ovaj recept cete trebati nesto gusci humus, nego je inace napravljen kao umak / 'dip'.  


Potrebno:
2 patlidzana sredne velicine
so 
bijeli luk (sitno sjeckan ili protisnut), persunovo lisce (sjeckano) i
maslinovo ulje za posuti
Humus-
600 gr konzerviranog ili kuhanog slanutka (leblebije), ocijedjenog
2-3 cena bijelog luka, protisnutog
80 ml maslinovog djevicanskog ulja
2-3 K Tahini paste (samljeveno sezamovo sjeme)
1 k kima u prahu (po zelji)
Limun , sok samo (+)
Nacin:
Isjecite patlidzan po duzini tanko, nasolite i ostavite po strani oko 20 min. Isperite ga i ocijedite. Premazite sa malo ulja i pecite sa obje strane.
Stavite slanutak, bijeli luk, ulje, tahini kim i limunov sok u elektricnu sjeckalicu. Miksajte dok ne postignete  kompaktnu masu. (Za humus koji se koristi kao 'dip', dodajte 1/4 solje vode ili tecnosti iz konzerve i jos malo miksajte)
Premazite svaku snitu patlidzana sa malo humusa, zavijte kao rolat. Pospite sa sjeckanim bijelim lukom i persinovim liscem; polijte sa malo maslinovog ulja.

Chick Pea and Okra Curry

Okra (Lady fingers) is not very much used for cooking in many families, including mine. I think it's time to change that. This is a very nice tasting, easy, exotic, vegetarian dish. Perfect for meatless Mondays!

Ingredients:
2-3 tbs oil
2 medium onions, sliced
2-3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp turmeric
1,5 tbs Garam Masala
1 chilli, sliced
500 g Okra (small-ones) fresh, canned or frozen
1 can chick peas, drained
2-3 large tomatoes, diced
2-4 tbs thick yogurt, or sour cream salt to taste
coriander leaves to sprinkle (optional)
Method:
Heat oil, fry onion until translucent; add garlic, spices, chilli, okra and chick peas . Stir well, add tomatoes and yogurt. Bring to boil, cook for 15-20 minutes. Season according to your taste; sprinkle with coriander. Serve with rice.

Kari od Slanutka i Bamje

Bamja je zapostavljeno povrce u mnogim kuhinjama, ukljucujuci moju. Vrijeme je da se i to promijeni... Pocela sam otkrivati razne nacine za pripremu ove egzoticne namirnice. Sljedeci recept je pogodan za vegetarijance i veoma ukusan.

Potrebno:
2-3 K ulja
2 crvena luka, srednje velicine, sjeckana
1 k turmerik praha
1,5 K Garam Masala zacina (Indijska mjesavina)
1 ljuta papricica, sjeckana
500 gr bamje (sitne)svjeze, smrznute ili konzervirane
1 konzerva slanutka, ocijedjena
2-3 veca paradajza, isjecena
2-4 K jogurta (ili kajmak / pavlaka sa manje masnoce)
so prema ukusu
lisce korijandera (po zelji)
Nacin:
zagrijte ulje, proprzite luk dok ne postane staklast. Ubacite bijeli luk, zacine, bamju i slanutak. Promijesajte; dodajte jogurt i paradajz. Zargijte do vrenja i kuhajte 15-20 min. zacinite prema ukusu i pospite korijander liscem. Servirajte sa rizom.

Chick Pea Rhogan Josh

I'm very busy organising 50-th Birthday party for my husband these days; cooking a lot. Many of my dishes will be served thanks to you, my friends. Next week I will show you what I prepared, and what I 'adopted' from your blogs.

A couple of years ago, I tried to introduce a meatless day every week to my family. My boys weren't delighted; exceptions were nights when we would have chick pea Rhogan Josh. It is very filling and tasty vegetarian dish. For those who can't find readily prepared Roghan Josh, here is the link for mixing your own blend:
http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/curry-recipes/easy-homemade-curry-pastes

Ingredients:
1-2 tbs oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, crushed
2 cans chick pea
3-4 tbs Rhogan Josh curry
1 can diced tomatoes, or 4 fresh
1-2 tbs tomato paste
250 g spinach, fresh or frozen
1 small bunch coriander leaves
1/2 lime, zest and juice
Method:
Heat oil, fry onion until soft. Add garlic and chick peas, then Rhogan Josh, tomatoes and tomato paste. Mix well, cover and cook for 5-20 minutes. Stir trough spinach, lime juice and zest, and coriander leaves. Serve with rice or Dahl

'Rhogan Josh' sa Slanutkom (ili vecera bez mesa!)

Jako sam zauzeta ovih dana, jer sam pocela kuhati i organizovati proslavu 50-og rodjendana moga dragog. Kasnije cu vam pokazati sta sam sve odabrala, i koji od vasih recepata sam 'prisvojila'.
Ovaj recept je iz 'Drafta'. Pokusavala sam uvesti jedan dan u sedmici bez mesa; Moji decki nisu bas bili odusevljeni! ;-)

Potrebno:
1-2 K ulja
1 veci crveni luk, sjeckan
1 vece ceno bijelog luka, sitno sjeckan
2 konzerve slanutka (ili skuhajte sami)
3-4 K Rhogan Josh karija (vidi link gore)
1 konzerva sjeckanog paradajza, ili 4 svjeza
1-2 K Gustog paradajza
250 gr spinata
1 manji svezanj korijanera
1/2 limete, kora i sok
Nacin:
Zagrijte ulje, proprzite luk. Ubacite bijeli luk, 'Rhoga Josh',slanutak, paradajz i pire. Poklopite i kuhajte 5-10 minuta. Ubacite ostale sastojke, promijesajte i ponovo prokuhajte. Servirajte sa rizom ili sa Dahl.