Egyptian Main Dish Recipes

"As a big fan of yogurt based marinades for chicken (for example Chicken Tikka), this one immediately caught my eye. Unlike Tikka, you only marinate this one for 30-45 minutes so it doesn't require much planning ahead. I have not tried this one yet but wanted to make it public for the Zaar World Tour. Cooking time include time to marinate the chicken...."

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Ingredients: ground cardamom, curry powder...

"Posted for ZWT 6. Koshari is very similar to chili. It is made of lentils, rice and tomato sauce and cab be spicy. Koshari is a fast food meal in the Middle East, and is offered by street vendors in cities like Cairo. There are many variations, but this recipe should give you a good idea of what it is all about!"

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Ingredients: hot sauce, lentils, olive oil...

""Spices and flavorings from China, India, Spain, and tropical Africa have found their way into North African cooking. Garlic, coriander, cumin, and pepper season this open-faced Egyptian Eggplant Omelet. Typical Egyptian omelets are packed with vegetables and meat, making them thick, firm and perfect for lunch or supper." from Classic International..."

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Ingredients: coriander, cumin, eggplants...

"This is a delicious, satisfying, and healthy take on a traditional Middle Eastern/Egyptian dish from "The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook". Great as a side dish or a vegetarian/vegan main. Recipe makes 10 side dish servings and about 6 main dish servings."

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Ingredients: cinnamon, cumin, brown lentils...

"This is an Egyptian favorite. A ground meat mixture between two layers of macaroni smothered in a creamy bachamel sauce. You can use any type of pasta you like. The most common are Penne (which is my favorite) angel hair, spaghetti or elbow macaroni. I have a glass dish that is 8x11 and I prefer to bake in this dish because I like it to be a little..."

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Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, fresh parsley...

"Saniyit Kufta also referred to as minced or ground beef patties, baked, is a traditional Egyptian recipe for a classic baked beef patty cooked in a large dish which is sliced into squares and topped with tomatoes. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Egyptian dish."

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Ingredients: cinnamon, nutmeg, onions...

"I like to think of this vegetarian dish as Egyptian-style chilli. I was first introduced to it during a trip to Egypt four years ago, where it was nearly all we ate for a week! It's served in "fast food" type restaurants, sold from carts by street vendors and made in the home. There can be many variations, but this is close to the one I grew..."

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Ingredients: chopped tomatoes, brown lentils...

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Ingredients: ground cumin, fresh ground pepper...