खाद्य पदार्थ और पेय - भूमध्यसागरीय और मध्य पूर्वी भोजन

a dish of ground lamb with eggplants, onions, and tomatoes topped with cheese, originated in Greece

मुसाका

a Middle Eastern dish consisting of vegetables, such as grape leaves or bell peppers, stuffed with a mixture of rice, meat, and/or spices

डोलमा

a savory pastry made with thin layers of phyllo dough, typically filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables, and often eaten as a snack or appetizer in various Middle Eastern and Balkan cuisines

बोरेक

a dish of mashed chickpeas made into balls and deep fried, originated in the Middle East

फालाफेल

a dish of small steamed balls of crushed wheat, originated in North Africa

कुक्कुस

a North African dish typically made with slow-cooked meat, vegetables, and spices

ताजीन

a North African and Middle Eastern dish made with poached eggs cooked in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce

शक्शुका

a dish that is a paste made with mashed sesame seeds and chickpeas with lemon juice, garlic, and oil, originated in the Middle East

हम्मस

an Egyptian and Sudanese dish made from cooked fava beans typically seasoned with garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil

फुल मडामेस

food made with pieces of meat and vegetables roasted or grilled on fire, typically on a skewer

कबाब

a Greek and Middle Eastern food item made by cooking meat on a vertical rotisserie grill, thinly slicing it, and serving it on a pita bread with vegetables and tzatziki sauce

जिरो

(in some Arabic-speaking countries) cooked meat served in thin slices, usually with pitta bread

शावरमा

a traditional Catalan dish made from roasted vegetables, typically eggplant, bell peppers, and onions

स्कैलिवाडा

small cubes of marinated meat and vegetables cooked on a skewer

शिश कबाब

a Middle Eastern dish made from roasted or grilled eggplant, mashed and mixed with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and other seasonings

बाबा गनोश

an Egyptian dish made of lentils, rice, macaroni, and chickpeas, typically topped with tomato sauce

कोशारी

a Middle Eastern dish made of layers of rice, meat, such as chicken, lamb, or beef, and vegetables

मक्लूबा

a popular Israeli street food dish made with pita bread stuffed with fried eggplant, boiled eggs, and various accompaniments

साबीच

a traditional Jordanian dish made with lamb cooked in fermented yogurt, usually served over rice

मन्सफ

a Middle Eastern cheese made from cow's or sheep's milk that is typically aged and seasoned with spices

शांक्लिश

a popular Middle Eastern flatbread that is typically topped with a variety of ingredients such as za'atar, cheese, minced meat, or vegetables

मनकिश

a Middle Eastern dish made of ground meat, typically lamb or beef, mixed with spices and bulgur wheat, and often shaped into balls

किब्बे

a selection of small, flavorful dishes that are typically served as appetizers or side dishes in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Balkan cuisines

मेज़े

a traditional Moroccan soup made with lentils, chickpeas, tomatoes, and spices

हरिरा

a Moroccan dish made with layers of thin pastry filled with shredded meat, often chicken or pigeon, almonds, and spices

पास्तिला

a Middle Eastern dessert commonly consumed during the month of Ramadan

कटायफ

a popular North African and Middle Eastern dish made from roasted bell peppers and tomatoes, cooked with spices and herbs

मैटबुचा

a Tunisian dish made from chickpeas cooked in a flavorful broth with spices and served with bread

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