Boil the chickpeas in water to cover until they are very tender , an hour or more. (You should be...

Broil the green peppers in an oven for several minutes, turning them 3 or 4 times, until the skin blisters...

Combine beef, potatoes and carrots in a large bowl. In another bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, salt, curry powder,...

Mix cucumbers and yogurt. In a hot, cast-iron skillet, toast cumin seeds without oil until brown. Stir briskly to prevent...

In a large stew pot over moderate heat, saute onions in butter until golden brown. Add garlic, salt, and hot...

Sprinkle the eggplant with salt and let sit for 10 minutes. Then, with your fingers or a fork, gently squeeze...

In a saucepan, cover eggplant with cold water, bring to a boil, and cook for half an hour. Drain, and...

This recipe begins with cooked fish. Bake, broil or saute any variety you like, and, if necessary, remove the bones...

If you're a gardener, you can grow your own sweet potato leaves. Otherwise, substitute turnip greens or fresh spinach. You...

Fry onions and mutton in oil over medium heat, stirring comstantly to prevent burning. When lamb is evenly browned, add...