Samosas
Samosas are crispy dough pockets with spicy potato-pea filling, cumin, coriander, ginger and Garam Masala. The filling must cool off before forming.
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Samosas are crispy dough pockets with spicy potato-pea filling, cumin, coriander, ginger and Garam Masala. The filling must cool off before forming.
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Biryani is layered with basmati rice, marinated meat or vegetables, spices, onions and saffron. The rice is only pre-cooked and steamed.
Chana Masala is a strong chickpea curry with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, Garam Masala, cumin and ammur or lime.
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Butter Chicken is cooked with marinated chicken, tomatoes, butter, cream, Garam Masala and Kasuri Methi. The sauce should be mild, creamy and spicy.
Fasolada is a Greek bean soup with white beans, tomatoes, carrots, celery and olive oil. The beans are cooked softly and the soup is tasted calmly.
Gemista are tomatoes and peppers filled with rice, herbs and tomato meat. In the oven they cook slowly with olive oil and potatoes.
Stifado is a Greek stew dish with beef, many small onions, red wine, tomatoes, cinnamon, bay leaf and piment. It takes time.
Pastitsio is a Greek nude run with tubular noodles, spicy minced meat sauce, cinnamon and creamy béchamel. After baking let rest briefly.
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Souvlaki are Greek meat skewers with lemon, olive oil, garlic and oregano. Pig or chicken is briefly marinated and hot grilled.
Gyros with Tzatziki succeeds with thinly cut, strongly marinated pork, hot pan and a fresh dip of yoghurt, cucumber, garlic and dill.
Moussaka is layered with aubergines, potatoes, spicy minced meat tomato sauce and creamy béchamel. After baking, the casserole needs a short rest period.
Salade Niçoise is a southern French salad with tomatoes, green beans, egg, tuna, olives, anchovies and a clear dijon vinaigrette.
Tarte Tatin is a toppled French apple tart with caramel, butter and crispy dough. Solid, acidic apples keep shape while baking.
French onion soup gets its taste through slowly caramelized onions, broth, white wine, thyme and burrated cheese baguette.
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Croque Monsieur is a French ham and cheese sandwich with béchamel, Gruyère and crispy roasted bread. It is baked golden brown in the oven.
Quiche Lorraine is made of pastry, bacon, eggs, cream and cheese as desired. The bottom is pre-baked so that it remains crispy under the filling.
Ratatouille is a Provencal vegetable dish with aubergine, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, olive oil and herbs.