I’m not sure if y’all have had this delicacy but i enjoy it with pita bread an roasted meat. I was wondering if someone could help me find the recipie for it. I’m pretty sure that its not just garlic in it. Its a middle eastern condiment.
While we are on the topic of condiments, do you guys know what's that ranch type of raita (it's white) that's given with food at Afghani restaurants? If anyone knows how to make that, please do share. I love that stuff!
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no-frills at eglinton and mavis, aisle 6 
Sehar, Afghani Raita consists of very finely shredded Kheera (cucumber), black pepper, a pinch of salt and ofcourse yougurt.
Re: Garlic Paste
Coconutttttttt and all you other guys, have no fear cause your Arab guppie Majestic is here 
just let me know what recipies you guys want and I will let you know.
coconut, I know that garlic paste you are talking about ewwwwwwww, my brother loves it, anyhow, there are different recipies for it, here is one:
Yogurt with Garlic
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 t. salt, or to taste
1 clove garlic, mashed to a pulp in a mortar
1/16 t. freshly ground black pepper
2 t. olive oil
Put the yogurt in a bowl. Beat gently with a fork or whisk until smooth and creamy. Now add all the other ingredients. Beat to mix. Cover and chill until needed..
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Sehar, Afghani Raita consists of very finely shredded Kheera (cucumber), black pepper, a pinch of salt and ofcourse yougurt.
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Funguy thats kinda of the same thing with the turks, greeks and arabs.
remember not the arabs from north africa or the arabian penn :D
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While we are on the topic of condiments, do you guys know what's that ranch type of raita (it's white) that's given with food at Afghani restaurants? If anyone knows how to make that, please do share. I love that stuff!
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Isnt that jsut yogurt with spices in it?
People put different things ...
No guys, i know what yogurt tastes like and i don't think it's yogurt!! :-/
Did it taste like sour cream with extra extra garlic?
Coz there's one dip called "hommous" and thats made of masked chick peas and "thina" and garlic...could have been that :)
Oh -No you mentioned Hommous. Now, Majestic will be posting any second.
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Oh -No you mentioned Hommous. Now, Majestic will be posting any second.
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Funguy, why would I post, just cause you mentioned Hummous? I HATE that stuff, actually I do not like ANY Middle Eastern food, I perfer HOT and SPICY ;)
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No guys, i know what yogurt tastes like and i don't think it's yogurt!! :-/
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sehar Jee,
raita me aap Zeera daale ghi to aap ko asal raita ki lazak mille ghi,
and like funguy said, finely Kheera, salt pepper water and yoghurt.
thats it, you can also put tomato in if you want, but that changes the taste a bit.
coco,
cant help you. :p
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I perfer HOT and SPICY ;)
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I've been called Tabasco by some ;)
I don't know about garlic paste...unless you are referring to Tatziki....and that's Greek, no?
Recently my niece brought me some humous that is pre-mixed with jalapenos......YUM! I've gotta ask her where she buys it.....it's delicious!
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I don't know about garlic paste...unless you are referring to Tatziki....and that's Greek, no?
Recently my niece brought me some humous that is pre-mixed with jalapenos......YUM! I've gotta ask her where she buys it.....it's delicious!
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no coconut is not talking about tatziki, he is talking about garlic paste which is middle eastern.
Muzna, you can change humous around as you wish, I always do that, I make red pepper humours at times, taste soo good, I had jalapenos all the time.
coconut, have you ever tried girli paste?
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coconut, have you ever tried girli paste?
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No
Majestic, would you mind posting a recipe for hummos? Plain variety. I would really appreciate it. Thanks. blush
I remember my arabic teacher made it once at his house, for all the students. It was sooooooo yummmmmm, better than any I've ever had at an arab restaurant.
Munni for you sweetie :)
Hamous
1 can chickpeas
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup lemon juice, or moreto taste
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste)
3 tablespoons olive oil
chopped parsley
paprika or cayenne pepper
Preparation Method
Drain chick peas, reserving liquid. Put chick peas, garlic, lemon juice,salt and tahini (tahina) in blender container. Process until smooth, using some of the reserved chick pea liquid as needed.
Place into small bowl. Drizzle olive oil on top and sprinkle with parsley (or cilantro) and paprika (or cayenne). Serve with crackers or pita chips.
ENJOY