Carrot Pickle

The original recipe is from Umm Humza. This a great compliment to any dish. I used to crave this so much when I was expecting, it's a real kick for the tastebuds!

2lb carrots (cut julienne style)
1 can tomato paste
1/2 c of ketchup (more or less according to taste)
1/3 packets of "Shan Achar Ghosht Masala" ( you can find this at kishkis add more or less according to desired spice level)
1/4 c white vinegar
2 tbs olive oil
salt according to taste

For some extra kick:
2-3 long green chillies
2-3 unripe mangoes (those green, sour ones)
1 red onion sliced

Just mix everything together and refrigerate. The longer it sits the better it tastes. Don't be afraid to play around with the ingredient quantity to customize according to your taste. Keep it in the fridge and enjoy it with rice, roti, pasta...or just on its own. 


Luv, Umm Ibraheem

Veggies with Hummus

Ingredients:
2 small cucumbers
1 medium carrot
1/2 red pepper
1/2 green pepper
1/2 yellow pepper
2-3 cherry tomatoes
1 cup of prepared hummus

1. Cut all of the vegetables julienne style and arrange in a platter with hummus.

2. Enjoy!

Luv, Umm Ibraheem

Tomato Chutney

This is one of my personal favourites; eat it with whatever you're having to add a little kick to the meal.

3 medium tomatoes

1/2 c of coriander, coarsely chopped

1/3 c of mint, coarsely chopped

1/2 lemon, squeezed

1/2 tsp salt (adjust according to taste)

1/2 tsp of crushed red chillies or 1-2 fresh green chillies (adjust according to desired spice level)

2-3 segments of garlic

1.       Combine all these ingredients into a blender or a food processor and pulse on medium speed. Ensure that all the ingredients are properly blended.

Enjoy with grilled or baked meats, rice or with bread.

Luv, Umm Ibraheem

Red Bean Salad

This is also a favourite in my home. You get a whole slew of falvours all mixed together. Served cold, it also nicely compliments any rice dish.

1/2 cup each of:

 English cucumber (chopped)

Green, red and orange peppers (diced),

Ripe tomato

Red onion

Baby carrots, slivered

Red Kidney beans

2 tbsp of Zesty Italian Salad Dressing

2 tbsp of Sundried Tomato Salad Dressing

Juice of 1/2 a lemon

1.       Mix all these ingredients together and chill.

2.       Serve with your choice of dish or just as is. Enjoy!

 Luv, Umm Ibraheem