Kadin budu means "lady thigh" in Turkish, and these simple meatballs (köfte) do indeed resemble the comely shape of a woman's leg.
Tag: Ramadan
Kadinbudu Köfte
Hummus bi Tahina
(Middle Eastern chickpea and sesame dip)
Hummus is popular appetizer, or meze, throughout the Middle East. Cooked chickpeas are pureed with sesame paste, garlic, lemon juice, oil oil and salt.
Harira
(North African lamb and chickpea stew)
Harira is a soup from the Maghreb region of North Africa that is especially popular as an iftar meal to break the daily fast during Ramadan.
Dolmathes
(Greek grape leaves stuffed with rice and meat)
Greek stuffed grape leaves, commonly called dolmas, are a fresh and healthy finger food that is also popular in Turkey, the Middle East and the Balkans.
Jollof Rice
(West African chicken with rice)
Jollof rice probably originated from rice dishes eaten by the Wolof people of Senegal and Gambia, but its popularity has spread to most of West Africa, especially Nigeria and Ghana.
Ful Medames
(Egyptian slow-cooked fava beans)
This simple dish of slow-simmered fava beans seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and spices is the daily breakfast meal for millions of Egyptians.
Fesenjan
(Persian chicken in pomegranate-walnut sauce)
Fesenjan is special occasion food in Iran. It is traditionally made with duck or pheasant in the north of the country along the Caspian Sea.
Falafel
(Middle Eastern fried chickpea patties)
Falafel is the original veggie burger and is a common dish throughout the Middle East. It is found in Lebanon, Syria, Israel, Egypt and is especially popular with Palestinians.
Pakora
(Indian, Pakistani vegetable fritters)
Pakoras, savory fritters, are a very popular chaat (snack or appetizer) in Pakistan and northern India. The chickpea batter gives them a unique flavor.