Category Archives: Eastern Sweets Recipes

Mar 13, 2026

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Red Kofta:​

Traditional Palestinian Kofta with tomato sauce. A juicy, one-tray meal of seasoned minced meat, potatoes, and fresh tomatoes.

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Meat Maftoul:​

The ultimate Palestinian Meat Maftoul recipe. Learn how to cook hand-rolled couscous with tender lamb, chickpeas, and caraway-spiced broth.

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Bulgur Mujadara:​

Authentic Palestinian Bulgur Mujadara. A healthy, high-protein vegan meal of lentils and bulgur topped with crispy caramelized onions.

Mar 13, 2026

Meat & Chickpeas Maftoul

Ingredients:

• ​The Grain: 1 kg Maftoul (steamed).
• ​The Meat: 1.5 kg Lamb chunks (boiled until tender).
• ​The Broth: Red onions (lots of them), boiled chickpeas, and “Ein Jaradeh” (dried dill seeds).
• ​Spices: Caraway (essential), cinnamon, and black pepper.

​Instructions:

1. ​Sauté onions in olive oil until translucent, then add chickpeas and meat broth.
2. ​Season the Maftoul with caraway and ghee.
3. ​Serve the meat on top of the Maftoul and pour the thick onion-chickpea broth over it.

Mar 13, 2026

Bulgur Mujadara

Ingredients:​

2 cups Coarse brown bulgur.​1 cup Brown lentils.​4 Large onions (sliced for frying).​1/2 cup Olive oil.

Instructions:​

Boil lentils until half-cooked.​Add the washed bulgur to the lentils and cover with water.​Fry onions in olive oil until dark brown. Pour the oil over the bulgur and lentils.​Simmer until the water is absorbed. Top with the crispy onions.

Mar 13, 2026

Meat & Chickpea Maftoul

Ingredients:​

The Grain: 1 kg Maftoul (steamed).​The Meat: 1.5 kg Lamb chunks (boiled until tender).​The Broth: Red onions (lots of them), boiled chickpeas, and “Ein Jaradeh” (dried dill seeds).​Spices: Caraway (essential), cinnamon, and black pepper

Instructions:​

Sauté onions in olive oil until translucent, then add chickpeas and meat broth.​Season the Maftoul with caraway and ghee.​Serve the meat on top of the Maftoul and pour the thick onion-chickpea broth over it.

Mar 13, 2026

Palestinian Red Kofta

Ingredients:​Kofta:

1 kg Minced meat, parsley, onions, and allspice.​Sauce: 4 large tomatoes (sliced), 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 onion (sliced), and 2 cups of water.​Vegetables: 3 Potatoes (sliced and fried).

Instructions:​

Form the meat into fingers or a flat layer in the tray.​Layer the fried potatoes and fresh tomato slices on top.​Mix tomato paste with water and salt, then pour over the tray.​Bake at 200°C for 40 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens.

Mar 13, 2026

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Shakshuka:​

The perfect Palestinian Shakshuka recipe. A healthy and flavorful breakfast of poached eggs in a spicy tomato and pepper sauce.

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Musabaha:​

Authentic Palestinian Musabaha recipe. Learn how to make this warm, chunky chickpea dip with a zesty lemon and chili dressing.

Mar 13, 2026

Palestinian Musabaha

Ingredients:​

2 cups Boiled chickpeas (hot).​1/2 cup Tahini.​1/2 cup Lemon juice.​2 cloves of Garlic (crushed).​The Spicy Sauce (Tatbilat): Green chili, lemon, and garlic mashed together.​Topping: Extra virgin olive oil and paprika.

Instructions:​

Keep some whole chickpeas aside. Mash the rest slightly while they are hot.​Whisk tahini, lemon juice, and garlic with a little warm chickpea water until creamy.​Fold the warm chickpeas into the tahini mixture.​Pour the spicy lemon-chili sauce on top.​Drizzle generously with olive oil and serve immediately.

Mar 13, 2026

Palestinian Shakshuka

Ingredients:​

Vegetables: 4 large tomatoes (chopped), 1 onion (diced), 2 cloves of garlic (minced), 1 bell pepper (diced).​Eggs: 4-6 fresh eggs.​Spices: Cumin, Paprika, salt, and black pepper.​Fat: 3 tbsp Olive oil.

Instructions:

​Sauté onions, garlic, and bell pepper in olive oil until soft.​Add chopped tomatoes and spices. Cook until the tomatoes form a thick sauce.​Use a spoon to make small wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each well.​Cover the pan and cook on low heat until the egg whites are set but yolks remain slightly runny.​Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with bread.