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RAMADAM MUBARAK This Ramadan I have not made anything special..............UNTIL I found this awesome dish. It was awesome! They are baked.......not fried. Please follow the link to the recipe! http://http//penniesonaplatter.com/2010/09/16/buffalo-chicken-bites/

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Dear readers,As many of you know I have not posted anything new in a very long time. This is partly due to the fact that I have ran out of recipes. Another factor is that I no longer have time to work on my blog.Recently, one of my readers commented that the pictures were not good and that I should retake them. My answer to that.......impossible! Too much time, money, and energy!!So, after

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Question: What is Ramadan?Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Every day during this month, Muslims around the world spend the daylight hours in a complete fast.Answer: During the blessed month of Ramadan, Muslims all over the world abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during the daylight hours. As a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and

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I am so excited.......I bought a new camera today - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

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Dear readers,I AM BACK!!!! I finished schoolSo now I am able to concentrate on tammyssomalihome again. Stay tuned for new recipes within the week.- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

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3 cups of white basmati rice; rinsed until liquid is clear1/4 cup of oil1 onion; chopped3 chicken cubes3 Tbsp. tomato paste4 1/2 cups chicken stock (a little more might be needed) 1. Heat the oil in a flat bottomed pot.2. Add onions, chicken cubes, and tomato paste; saute until the onion are translucent.3. Stir in the rice and the chicken stock; cover and bring to a boil.4. Reduce heat and cook

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I am so happy to let everyone know that Tammy's Somali Home has finally reached 200 000 hits. I'd like to thank all my "fans" for making this possible. I would also like to thank everyone that contributed to this site.Tammy

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Dear readers,It has been a while since I last posted. I have been a very busy woman since I started university. I do plan on adding more yummy recipes during my holidays. Until then, I will repost some of the more famous recipes on this site.Tammy

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4 Tbs. oil2 lbs beef; cubed1 tsp. black pepper1/8 tsp. cumin1/8 tsp. coriandersalt1. Heat the oil in a small pot.2. Add the beef; stir fry for 2 minutes.3. Cover and simmer for 20 - 30 minutes.4. Add the pepper,cumin, coriander, and salt; simmer for 15 minutes.5. If there is any liquid left in the pot, remove lid and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated.

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Rice2 cups basmati rice; rinsed and drained2 Tbsp. oil2 chicken cubes3 cups chicken stock2 cinnamon sticks5 cardamom pods5 cloves1. Heat oil in a pot; add the chicken cubes and stir to dissolve.2. Add the rice and stir-fry for 1 minute to coat the rice with the oil.3. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.4. Reduce heat to very low and cover.5. Cook for 15 - 20 minutes or until the rice is

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Adding chicken and vegetables to soor really turns this normally boring dish into something amazing.1 lbs chicken drumsticks; skinned (I also cut off the bony end.)2 cups frozen peas and carrots1 1/2 c. soor6 cups chicken broth3 chicken cubes1 onion; chopped2 Tbsp. oil1/4 c. butter1/2 c. parmesan cheese 1. Boil the chicken; reserve liquid.2. Heat the ooil in a large pot; add the onions and

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1/2 lbs. green beans; cut into 1 inch pieces4 Tbs. oil1 onion; sliced1 tsp. ginger; minced1 tsp. garlic; crushed1 tsp. paprikasalt2 tomatoes; chopped5 chicken drumsticks; skin removed1 cup water1 red (bell) pepper; sliced1 Tbs. cilantro; chopped1. Boil the green beans for 3 minutes in salted water; drain and set aside.2. Fry the onion in the oil for 5 minutes or until translucent.3. Mix together

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1/2 lbs. beef; cut into large pieces2 Tbsp. oil1 onion; chopped2 sm. tomatoes; chopped1 lg. potato cut into large pieces or 6 small new potatoes1 ts. garlic; minced1 ts. coriander1 ts. curry powder6 asparagus spears; cut in half1 cup of water or reserved liquid from the beefsalt to taste1. Boil the until beef until tender. This can take up to 2 hours depending on the cut of the beef.2. Remove

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2 Tbsp. olive oil1 lbs. beef, small cubes (I use the size that I would for oodkah.)1/2 onion; chopped1 ts. garlic; minced1 chicken cube1/4 ts. cumin1/4 ts. salt1/4 ts. pepper1/2 sm. red bell pepper1/2 sm. green bell pepper1/2 sm. yellow bell pepper1/8 cup carrots; finely chopped1 potato; chopped1/4 cup cilantro; chopped1. Heat the oil in a pot; add the onion and cook until translucent.2. Add the

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1/2 green bell pepper8 green chilies; remove stem3 cloves garlic1 Tbsp. lemon juice1/2 tsp. salt or to taste1/4 - 1/2 cup of water1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender.2. Mix until all the chilies have been minced.3. Transfer into a clean jar and store in the fridge.NOTE: You can use as many chilies as you want. 8 chilies makes this REALLY hot. Some people like their hot sauce watery,

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This site is amazing. It has everything a Somali lady would like. Don't delay.....visit today!4Somaliwomen

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Dear readers,I am so sorry that I have been neglecting you. I have been so busy with college and the kids. I think I am going to do a weekly update.PS....May Allah accept all our fasts.Amina

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Today I discovered a wonderful site. It is called Bariisiyobasto.wordpress.com. At first glance one would think that it was about Somali food; afterall, bariis means rice and basto means pasta. But, you will not find recipes. You will find a nice collection of articles and an impressive amount of Islamic links.Check it out!!http://bariisiyobasto.wordpress.com/

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1/2 cup red lentilswater to soak1/4 cup chickpea flour1 ts. garlic1 ts. ginger2 Tbsp. cilantro1/2 sm. chili1. Soak the lentils for many hours; drain and blend in a food processor until the lentils are smooth.2. Add the chickpea flour, garlic, ginger, and chili; blend until thoroughly mixed.3. Transfer to a bowl and mix in the cilantro.4. Drop teaspoon fulls into hot oil.5. Remove using a slotted

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4 slices of thick white bread1 cup gram flour or chickpea flour(besan)1 Tbsp. rice flour1 ts. salt1 ts. cumin seeds2 finely chopped green chilies1/4 cup chopped cilantro1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons of water1. Remove the crust from all sides of the bread.2. Slice the bread lengthwise into 3 equal parts.3. Mix all the dry ingredients together: Gram flour (besan), rice flour, cumin seeds, and salt.4. Add

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8 slices bread; crust removed1/2 cup cream cheese; softened2 Tbsp. chives2 eggs lightly beaten with 2 Tbsp. milk3/4 cup breadcrumbs1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese1. Mix the cream cheese and the chives.2. Spread 4 slices of bread with the cream cheese mixture.3. Top with remaining slices of bread; press down firmly.4. Cut each "sandwich" into 4 triangles.5. Toss triangles into the flour.6.

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3 cups water1/2 ts. salt1 1/2 cup quick cooking oats1/4 cup sugar1/8 ts. cardamom powder1 1/2 cups buttermilk or laban1/2 cup milk1. In a pot, add the water, salt, sugar, cardamom, and the oats; bring to a boil and then reduce theheat to low.2. Cook covered for 15 minutes.3. Pour into a blender and blend until the oatmeal is very smooth.4. Add the buttermilk and continue to blend.5. Return the

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1 egg1 1/2 Tbsp. cream cheese; softened1 1/2 Tbsp. powdered milk1/8 ts. vanilla1 Tbsp. yeast (Instant/Fast acting)1/2 cup warm water1 cup flour1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl to form a soft dough.2. Pour onto a heavily floured surface and knead for 1 minute.3. Flatten dough with your hands until it is about 1/2 inch thick.4. Cut out using a knife or cookie cutter.5. Fry in hot oil.6.

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Pineapple is one of those foods that is heaven to eat. A good, juicy ripe pineapple can satisfy a sweet craving as well as any chocolate bar. In addition to being a delicious food, there are many health benefits of pineapple. Pineapple is Loaded with Vitamins and MineralsThe obvious benefits of pineapple are all the vitamins and minerals the fruit is loaded with. Its nutrients include calcium,

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Strawberries contain a broad range of beneficial nutrients, such as vitamin C, folate and fiber. Researchers around the world are also recognizing that the phytonutrients in strawberries - including ellagitannins and quercetin - may have considerable preventative effects on cardiovascular disease, cancer and cognitive decline. Science tells us that antioxidants are key to warding off chronic

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Mangos are a sub-tropical fruit, requiring a long hot period to properly set the fruit. More mangos are eaten fresh than any other fruit in the world. There are over a thousand varieties of mango. The enzymes in mangos are tenderizing as are the enzymes in papaya. Mangos help to lower cholesterol, the fiber content is a wonderful aid to digestion

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2 c. honeydew melon chunks2 peaches; cut into chunks1 c. milk6 Tbsp. sugar, or to taste1. In a blender, combine all the ingredients.2. Cover and process for 1 to 2 minutes.3. Strain into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

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You have to REALLY like fresh ginger to enjoy this juice. 2 inch piece of ginger; peeled and finely chopped.1/2 Tbsp lemon rind5 c. boiling water2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, or to taste4 Tbsp. sugar, or to taste1. Put the ginger and the lemon rind in a heatproof bowl.2. Carefully cover with the boiling water.3. Stir and let sit overnight.4. Strain the liquid into a large pitcher.5. Stir in the

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I like to make this chilly chocolate-flavored coffee drink on a regular basis. 1 cup milk3 Tbsp. hot chocolate powder2 Tbsp. instant coffee granules2 Tbsp. honey1 ts. vanilla14 to 16 ice cubes1. In a blender, combine all the ingredients.2. Cover and process until smooth.3. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

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Cranberries are actually a type of acidic berries that are rich in vitamin C and believed to contain excellent infection fighting properties. A source of pythochemicals known as condensed tannins; these berries are powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory effect. The good news about tannins is the fact that cooking could not destroy it.

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Watermelons are in nature an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and B6. They are also a great source of potassium, and extremely low in sodium. Watermelons are a great snack for both children and adults, for the reason that they contain practically no fat.Pictures or artifacts that have survived to the present show that watermelon was grown by the ancient Egyptians. It was founded in 4000 B.C.

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Guava has an incredibly high content of vitamin C. In fact, one guava fruit contains four times more vitamin C than an average-sized orange; and ten times more vitamin A than a lemon!Guava is an excellent source of fiber, almost 70 times more fiber than can be found in an orange! Other key nutrients are vitamins B2 and E, calcium, copper, foliate, iron, manganese, phosphorus and potassium.2

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While trying to answer "Anonymous's question about a healthier alternative to fried foods in Ramadan, I came upon a really good site. Tons of questions and answers by a doctor about which foods to eat during Ramadan. I truly think it will benefit you.Healthy Eating Habits During Ramadan

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This wonderful dessert was taken Barlin Ali's cookbook Somali Cuisine.4 c. water1 very ripe plantain2 Tbsp. butter1 cinnamon stick1/2 c. sugar1/4 ts. cardamom powder1. Boil the banana in the water until the skin starts to separate from the banana. 2. Peel and cut into 1/2 inch thick pieces.3. In a pan, add the banana, cinnamon, butter, and sugar.4. Cook over medium heat until the liauid has

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1 lg. potato; peeled and sliced1 onion; sliced2 Tbsp. dark raisins2 Tbsp. golden raisins2 Tbsp. gheesalt to tasteorange food coloring (I use the powder form.)1. Put the potato slices in a large bowl; cover with cold water and add just enough food coloring to make the water yellow.2. Put the onion slices in a bowl or plastic bag; add enough food coloring to the onions to get an orange

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I remember the first time I had these. I was living in Saudi Arabia and was visiting my neighbor. When I first heard of cheese sambusas. I wasn't sure if I wanted to try this or not. I am so glad I did. These little beauties are awesome. Especially if you are able to get KIRI cheese squares.Makes 8 large sambusa120 g. cream cheese or 6 Kiri cheeses1/2 onion; finely chopped3 cloves garlic; minced2

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Dear readers,Today I stumbled upon a really amazing site. It is by an American woman married to a Somali man. She not only has recipes, but videos on how to make them. I for one will be returning often.Somali Cooking Videos

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Yesterday while surfing the net, I came upon a picture that totally shocked me. The above picture surfaced on the net in 2007. Upon further research I discovered the following article.Singapore’s Pasar brand pork, marked “halal.” NTUC, which owns Pasar, claimed the halal sticker was forged and promised retaliation. What could consumers say when they found pork in a product guaranteed as

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Makes 10 1 inch thick pieces3 cups self-raising flour1 1/2 cup flour1/2 cup corn flour1/2 cup sugar1 Tbsp. garlic; minced1 Tbsp. yeast5 1/2 - 6 cups warm wateroil for drizzling1. Combine all the ingredients into a large bowl.2. Mix well making sure that there are no lumps.3. Let stand covered in a warm place for 2 hours.4. Heat a small frying pan on medium heat. This is a VERY small frying pan.

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1 tomato; chopped1 onion; chopped2 chicken cubes1/2 of an eggplant or 2 cups shredded2 Tbsp. butter1 c. Parmesan6 c. chicken stock1. Heat the butter in a non-stick pot; add the onions and saute until translucent.2. Add the tomato, eggplant, and chicken cubes; cook covered for 3 minutes.3. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.4. Gradually sprinkle the soor over in a very slow, thin stream,

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I'd love to hear about what you think of the new design. Your comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated. I would also like to thank Kalif Yusuf from http://www.vivaogaden.com/for making the labels at the top of my blog.

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I would first like to thank my wonderful neighbor Marium for showing me how to make this. Masha'Allah, she is such an expert that she is able to make 2 stacks of eight instead of 8 stacks of 2.This delicious Ramadan favorite comes out nice and flaky. Wrappers can be made in advance and frozen.Makes 32 large sambusa/samosa5 cups flour + extra for rolling2 ts. salt1/2 cup oil + extra for

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Now, when I first heard of tuna sambusa I thought my friend had totally went insane. Afterall, who in their right mind would put tuna inside a sambusa. But one taste of these spicy little bundles and you'll never eat ground beef sambusa again.Makes 8 large sambusa1 170 g can of tuna; drained1/2 onion; finely chopped1 ts. oil1 chili; chopped1/4 ts. salt1 ts. curry powder1. Heat oil in a pan, add

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1 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed1/2 cup butter1 sm. yellow onion; chopped2 cloves garlic; minced1/4 ts. cumin powder1/4 ts. ground cardamom1/4 cup feta cheese1/2 cup cream cheese1/2 lemon, zest onlySambusa wrappers1. Squeeze spinach dry by hand. Set aside.2. Melt butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.3. Add onion and garlic and sauté until golden brown, about 5

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Shushumu1/8 cup oil1/8 cup butter; melted2 cups flour1/2 cup warm watersaltoil for frying1. Heat the butter and oil.2. Rub into the flour and salt until it is mixed.3. Add the water and knead until smooth.4. Cut into marble size pieces and press one side onto the end of a fork.5. The other side should have a small dent.6. Fry until golden.7. Remove from oil and drain on paper towel.Topping1/2 cup

Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-90838951141577751232009-06-15T10:17:00.002-06:002009-06-15T10:20:10.354-06:00

I was shocked when I read that Ramadan is only 2 months away. Where does the time go?Ramadan in 2009 will start on Friday, the 21st of August and will continue for 30 days until Saturday, the 19th of September (tentative dates). Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Muslims consider this whole month as a blessed month. They fast during the days of this

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1 onion; thinly sliced5 dried apricots; cut in half2 Tbsp. golden raisins2 Tbsp. dark raisins2 Tbsp. dried cranberries1 green chili1 red chili2 Tbsp. gheesalt to taste1. Heat the ghee in a pan; add the onions and cook until translucent.2. Add the rest of the ingredients and cook for 2 minutes.Serve over rice.

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Dear reader,I just found a new site that also has Somali dishes. They look really yummy.My Somali Food and more

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3 cups of basmati rice4 cups of water3 chicken cubes1 onion; chopped1 carrots; finely chopped4 chicken drumsticks; skinned and cut into very small pieces1. Boil the chicken in 5 cups of water; reserve for cups of the stock for the rice.2. Wash rice thoroughly and set aside.3. Heat the oil in a large pot.4. Add the onions, carrots, and chicken cubes; saute for 2 minutes.5. Add the rice and

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Somali Rice with Tomato, Potato and Onion Garnish, Baked Chicken This yummy dish was a big hit yesterday. The baked chicken was cooked using a baking bag. Some of you might be thinking that I am crazy, after all who cooks their chicken in a bag.But let me tell you that this chicken was so juicy on the inside and nice and crispy on the outside.The rice was made the usual way except I cooked it

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Somali Rice with Beef KalankalThis dish was awesome. The rice can be served with almost anything. The only sad part was that we ran out of bananas. Somali rice just isn't the same without a banana.

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Somali Rice with an Onion and Raisin Garnish, Goat, Goat Broth, and Green SaladSomali rice is one of the most delicious rice dishes in the world. I have tasted many versions of this rice, but nothing compares to the rice you would find at a Somali restaurant. I spent over 10 years (don't laugh) trying to figure out how the restaurants make their rice. Alhamdulillah, while I was in Saudi Mohamed's

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Chicken and Spinach Stew with Anjera1 lbs chicken drumsticks; skin removed1 onion; sliced2 Tbsp. oil1 ts. garlic; minced1 1/2 c. chicken broth1 chicken cube1/2 ts. cumin1/2 ts. coriander1/2 ts. black pepper2 c. spinach1. Heat oil in a large pot; add the onions and cook until translucent.2. Add the chicken cube, garlic, cumin, coriander, and pepper; stir until the chicken cube hasdissolved.3. Add

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1 lbs. goat; boiled for 2 hours or until tender.3 cups of white basmati rice; rinsed until liquid is clear1/4 cup of oil1 onion; sliced1 carrot; chopped3 chicken cubes4 cardamom pods4 cloves1 cinnamon stick4 cups chicken stock (a little more might be needed)1. Heat the oil in a flat bottomed pot.2. Add onions, chicken cubes, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon; saute until the onion are translucent.3

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Ghee1/2 cup butter1/2 tsp. cardamom powder1. Heat the butter and cardamom in a small pot. Simmer for 20 minutes or until most of the liquidevaporates. Set aside to cool.Oodka1. 1 lbs. beef; cut into VERY small pieces.2. 1/4 cup oil1 tsp. cardamom powdersalt and pepper1. Heat the oil on medium, add the beef and cook for 15 minutes.2. Add the salt and pepper and let cook for another 15 minutes or

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1 lbs. steak; sliced really thin2 Tbsp. oilMarinade1 ts. garlic; crushed2 Tbsp. tomato sauce1 chili; chopped1/2 ts. salt1/2 ts. curry powder1/2 ts. cumin1 Tbsp. oil1. Combine all the ingredients into a large Ziploc bag.2. Add the steak and mix.3. Marinate the steak for 4 - 6 hours or overnight. (The longer it marinates, the better it will be.)4. Heat the oil in a frying pan.5. Add the meat and

Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-68799619779855769032009-06-05T01:14:00.000-06:002009-06-05T13:30:05.556-06:00

2 cups or self raising flour or "bur anjerro"2 2/3 cups of warm water1/2 tsp. salt1. Mix all the ingredients with an electric mixer until there are no longer any lumps.2. Let sit for 15 minutes.3. Preheat a pan on high heat. (Pan should be really hot. I put it on 8 but yours might bedifferent.)4. Lightly grease the pan to prevent the anjera from sticking.5. Using a ladle, scoop 1/4 cup of batter

Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-66163050734930080932009-06-04T15:15:00.000-06:002009-06-04T17:49:17.134-06:00

This is a very simple cake. This spongy dessert is perfect with tea or coffee.6 eggs; separated1 cup sugar1/2 tsp. cardamom powder1 cup flour; sifted1. Whip the egg whites on high until soft peaks form.2. Add the sugar and cardamom; continue mixing.3. Add the egg yolks one by one.4. Fold the flour into the mixture.5. Bake in a pre-heated 300 F oven for 45 minutes.6. Cool on a wire rack.

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This is a Step-by-Step guide on how to FOLD sabayah. The following instructions show how to make square sabayah. Sabayah recipe can be found HERE.After the dough has rested, knead lightly and form a bowl.Divide into 8 pieces and roll out to form a square.Drizzle with oil.Spread oil evenly over the entire surface.Fold the top towards the middle.Fold again.FlipRoll out until very thin.fold....fold.

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I have always known that bananas were an important part to most Somali diets. I just never realized exactly how important until I had a guest over for dinner.I had just put a large helping of pasta onto a plate when I noticed that we ran out of bananas. My guest exclaimed"Oh my God! God forbid there aren't any bananas!"This person was dead serious. I on the hand hand couldn't stop

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Dear readers,I have yet to post an additional 10 more sabayah recipes. These recipes are more of a dessert than one that you would eat with a sauce.Since folding sabayah is somewhat difficult, I plan on making a step-by-step guide on how to make it in the form of a square and a round.Some people have commented that some of the recipes are somewhat unusual, like chocolate or honey and nut sabayah

Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-47589055920767961842009-05-07T23:14:00.000-06:002009-05-08T12:12:56.965-06:00

This delicious version of the Somali sabayah is good enough to eat on its own.2 cups white flour1 cup shredded zucchini1 sm. onion; finely chopped1 ts. salt1 Tbsp. garlic1/4 c. cilantro; chopped3/4 c. warm wateroil for brushing1. Combine the water, flour, salt, garlic, zucchini, and the cilantro in a bowl; mix to form a dough.2. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 15 minutes.3. Cover and

Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-74295894640884817492009-05-07T22:57:00.000-06:002009-05-08T11:58:00.907-06:00

2 cups white flour1 sweet potato; shredded with a cheese grater1 ts. salt1 Tbsp. garlic1 Tbsp. sugar3/4 c. warm water2 Tbsp. oil1. Combine the water, flours, salt, garlic, sweet potatoe and the oil in a bowl; mix to form a dough.2. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 15 minutes.3. Cover and set aside in a warm place for 2 hours. (The longer it sits, the easier it is to roll.)4. Knead for 2

Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-68097545223077003222009-05-07T22:18:00.000-06:002009-05-08T12:06:18.841-06:00

2 cups white flour1 cup cooked chicken; cut into very small pieces or shredded (I like to shred it.)1/2 sm. onion; finely chopped1 ts. salt1 Tbsp. garlic2 Tbsp. chives1 chili; finely chopped3/4 c. warm water2 Tbsp. oil1. Combine the water, flour, salt, garlic, chives, chicken and the oil in a bowl; mix to form a dough.2. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 15 minutes.3. Cover and set aside

Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-56032101721355399962009-05-07T22:16:00.000-06:002009-05-08T12:22:51.018-06:00

2 cups white flour2 cups boiled cauliflower1 sm. onion; finely chopped1 ts. salt1 ts. pepper1 Tbsp. garlic1 Tbsp. sugar3/4 c. warm water2 Tbsp. oiloil for brushing1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl; mix to form a dough.2. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 15 minutes.3. Cover and set aside in a warm place for 2 hours. (The longer it sits, the easier it is to roll.)4. Knead for 2 minutes

Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-38724381471429006872009-05-07T22:15:00.000-06:002009-05-08T12:31:26.436-06:00

3 c. shredded cabbage1 sm. onion; finely chopped2 Tbsp. oil2 cups white flour1 ts. salt1 ts. pepper1 Tbsp. garlic1 Tbsp. sugar3/4 c. warm water1. Heat the oil in a pan; add the cabbage and the onion.2. Cook until the cabbage is soft; set aside and cool.3. Combine the water, flour, salt, pepper, garlic, and the cabbage mixture in a bowl; mix to form a dough.4. Knead on a lightly floured

Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-19542759620512210492009-05-03T21:27:00.002-06:002009-05-03T21:29:57.409-06:00

Dear readersI have been experimenting with the plain sabayah. I have created 13 very delicious (and some interesting) recipes.

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This bread was adapted from Barlin Ali's book Somali Cuisine.2 c. semolina flour1/4 c. flour1 Tbsp. sugar1 ts. onion powder1 ts. garlic; minced1/2 ts. instant yeast1 1/4 c. warm watersalt to taste1. Combine the flours, sugar, onion powder, yeast, garlic, and salt in a bowl.2. Add the water and knead to make a dough.3. Cover and set aside in a warm place for 6 hours.4. Work the dough gently with

Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-72771174383244649452009-04-12T22:24:00.000-06:002009-04-13T22:25:20.693-06:00

2 Tbsps. oil1sm. onion; chopped1 lbs. goat; cut into pieces and boiled (I usually boil it for 2 hours.)5 roman or plum tomatoes; ct into cubessalt and pepper to taste1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice2 Tbsps. basil; chopped1 med. potato; peeled and cut into medium cubes1/2 med. eggplant; cut into medium cubes2 carrots; cleaned and cut into medium pieces2 ts. garlic1/4 ts. cumin powder1/4 ts. coriander powder1

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1/4 c. semolina flour1 c. flour1/4 c. sugar1 ts. yeast1 ts. cardamom powder1 c. warm wateroil for fryingsalt to taste1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.2. Cover and let rise for at least 2 hours.3. Heat a pan over low heat.4. Oil the pan with a little oil (just a drop to make the pan shinny) and pour about 1 cup of the batter in it.5. Cover and cook

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2 cups white flour1 can of pears; drained and crushed1/3 c. sugar1/2 ts. salt3/4 cup warm wateroil or melted butter for brushing on the dough during folding1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl; mix to form a dough.2. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 15 minutes. (Add more flour if too sticky.)3. Cover and set aside in a warm place for 1 hour. (The longer it sits, the easierit is to roll.

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2 cups white flour1 can pineapple; drained and crushed2 Tbsp. oil; melted1/4 ts. salt1/2 cup warm wateroil or melted butter for brushing on the dough during folding1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl; mix to form a dough.2. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 15 minutes. (Add more flour if too sticky.)3. Cover and set aside in a warm place for 1 hour. (The longer it sits, the easierit is

Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-90862049142999103762009-04-07T22:51:00.001-06:002009-07-11T23:44:01.462-06:00

1/4 cup olive oil1 sm. onion; finely chopped1/2 a zucchini; cut in half and then sliced5 cloves garlic; minced1 lbs. ground beef2 5 oz. cans tomato paste1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes1 tsp. corriander12 Tbs. cilantro; chopped5 basil leaves; chopped2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheeseSalt and pepper to taste1. Heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic and ground beef.2. Cook, stirring often. Add the

Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-28104865839936207752009-04-07T22:50:00.001-06:002009-07-11T23:47:23.782-06:00

1/4 cup olive oil1 sm. onion; finely chopped1 lg. potatoe; peeled and cubed5 cloves garlic; minced1 lbs. ground beef2 5 oz. cans tomato paste1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes1 tsp. corriander12 Tbs. cilantro; chopped5 basil leaves; choppedSalt and pepper to taste1. Heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic and ground beef.2. Cook, stirring often. Add the tomato paste and the crushed

Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-34848120848738103102009-04-07T22:49:00.002-06:002009-07-11T23:53:41.554-06:00

1/4 cup olive oil1 sm. onion; finely chopped5 cloves garlic; minced1 c. string beans1 lbs. chicken; skinned and cut into pieces2 5 oz. cans tomato paste1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes1 tsp. corriander12 Tbs. cilantro; chopped5 basil leaves; choppedSalt and pepper to taste1. Boil the chicken.2. Heat the oil over medium heat; add the onions, garlic and boiled chicken.3. Cook, stirring often. Add the

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2 cups white flour1 orange; peeled and finely chopped1 Tbsp. sugar1/4 ts. salt3/4 cup orange juiceoil or melted butter for brushing on the dough during folding1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl; mix to form a dough.2. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 15 minutes. (Add more flour if too sticky.)3. Cover and set aside in a warm place for 1 hour. (The longer it sits, the easierit is to

Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-91982607761332719022009-04-07T22:26:00.002-06:002009-07-29T17:52:10.523-06:00

1 md. papaya2 bananasLemon juicesugar1. Peel the papaya and remove the black seeds.2. Cut into bite size cubes.3. Peel the banana and slice into 1/2 inch pieces.4. Put the papaya and banana in a large bowl.5. Add lemon and sugar to taste.For a healthier alternative you can add sweetener instead. You can also leave out the lemon and sugar altogether.

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2 cups white flour1 mango; peeled and finely chopped1 tsp. sugar1/4 ts. salt1/2 cup orange juiceoil or melted butter for brushing on the dough during folding1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl; mix to form a dough.2. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 15 minutes. (Add more flour if too sticky.)3. Cover and set aside in a warm place for 1 hour. (The longer it sits, the easierit is to roll

Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-89511596192605238212009-04-07T22:23:00.001-06:002009-07-13T22:34:22.243-06:00

2 cups white flour1/2 c. walnuts; crushed3 Tbsp. honey1/2 ts. salt3/4 c. wateroil or melted butter for brushing on the dough during folding1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl; mix to form a dough.2. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 15 minutes. (Add more flour if too sticky.)3. Cover and set aside in a warm place for 1 hour. (The longer it sits, the easierit is to roll.)4. Knead for 2

Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-9721273890673931162009-04-07T22:22:00.001-06:002009-07-13T22:41:45.458-06:00

2 cups white flour1 red pepper; finely chopped1 yellow pepper; finely chopped1 Tbsp. garlic1/2 ts. sugar1 ts. salt1/2 cup wateroil or melted butter for brushing on the dough during folding1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl; mix to form a dough.2. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 15 minutes. (Add more flour if too sticky.)3. Cover and set aside in a warm place for 1 hour. (The longer

Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-71847838466234327382009-04-07T22:20:00.004-06:002009-07-29T17:33:12.036-06:00

3 Tbsp. olive oil1/2 c. onions; finely chopped1 lb. ground beef1 sm. onion; finely chopped1 chili; finely chopped1/4 ts. cumin1/4 ts. pepper1 ts. salt3 Tbsp. tomato paste1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes1 ts. garlic2 Tbsp. cilantro; chopped1 1/2 c. water1. Heat oil in a pot; add onions and saute over medium heat until translucent.2. Add the ground beef, potato, chili, cumin, salt and pepper; stir.3.

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Things a mother lets her children have fun with. This is my daughter's experiment. My husband wouldn't go near it, but the kids just loved it.2 cups white flour4 Tbsp. cocoa powder3 Tbsp. sugar1 ts. salt1 c. wateroil or melted butter for brushing on the dough during folding1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl; mix to form a dough.2. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 15 minutes. (Add

Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654623639577596759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048289673386775063.post-91808394935592025972009-03-30T22:14:00.003-06:002010-08-16T17:59:36.897-06:00

This perfect afternoon snack was adapted from Barlin Ali's wonderful book Somali Cuisine.1 c. warm water3 Tbsps. flour1 1/2 Tbsps. yeast (I used fast acting yeast and it was ok.)2 c. flour1/2 cup sugar1/4 c. oil or melted butter3 Tbsps. warm watersalt to tasteoil for frying1. In a bowl, mix the warm water with the yeast and 3 Tbsp. flour; cover and set aside in a warm area.2. Combine all the

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This is the perfect way to sneak veggies into your child's meal.2 cups white flour1/2 c. brocoli; cooked and finely chopped1c. shredded zucchini2 tsp. garlic1/2 ts. salt3/4 cup wateroil or melted butter for brushing on the dough during folding1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl; mix to form a dough.2. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 15 minutes. (Add more flour if too sticky.)3. Cover

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This very simple bean recipe was adapted from Barlin Ali's wonderful cookbook called Somali Cuisine.3 Tbsps. olive oil1 med. onion; chopped1 can red kidney beans (drain and rince)1 can of tomato sauce1 chili; chopped1 ts. garlic; minced4 basil leaves; chopped (about 3 Tbsps.)1. Heat the oil in a pot; add the onions and cook until translucent.2. Add the tomato sauce, chili, garlic, and basil;

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2 cups white flour1/4 c. dried appricots; soaked for an hour and chopped1/3 c. sugar1/4 ts. salt3/4 cup wateroil or melted butter for brushing on the dough during folding1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl; mix to form a dough.2. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 15 minutes. (Add more flour if too sticky.)3. Cover and set aside in a warm place for 1 hour. (The longer it sits, the

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2 cups white flour3 apples; peeled and grated/shredded2 Tbsp. sugar2 ts. cinnamon1 ts. salt3/4 c. wateroil or melted butter for brushing on the dough during folding1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl; mix to form a dough.2. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 15 minutes. (Add more flour if too sticky.)3. Cover and set aside in a warm place for 1 hour. (The longer it sits, the easierit is

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This extremely delicious dish was adapted from Barlin Ali's cookbook Somali Cuisine.1/2 stick (1/4 c.) butter1 lb. angel hair pasta or vermicelli pasta (do not cook)2 c. hot water1 c. sugar1 - 2 cinnamon sticks1/2 ts. cardamom powder1/2 c. raisins1/4 c. toasted almondssalt to taste 1. Melt butter in a pot; add the uncooked pasta and saute until golden brown.2. Add the hot water, sugar, cinnamon,

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Somali Cuisine is the first of its kind to hold traditional Somali recipes, practiced and passed orally through generations of women. This cookbook represents a strong history of Somali women throughout the ages. The methods in preparing the dishes have been modified from the customary way to fit the use of technologies in the modern kitchen. Dishes such as maraq bilaash and sambuusi use various

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Hi everyone,As always, I have been busy cooking and taking pics. I have over 30 new recipes that I have yet to type out. I posted the pics on my Facebook. You can see them in the album titled "Somali Food # 5". As always, your comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated.I also wanted to remind all of you that I use exact measurements in my recipes. You can find measuring cups and spoons

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My dear brothers and sisters, I would love to thank Mohamed Hussein of MeccaPress.com for featuring my blog on his website. MeccaPress.com is about to have a Halal cooking contest. They are looking for the best Youtube cooking video. The winner will receive $200. Please visit MeccaPress.com.I would also like to thank Noor for designing my blog. May Allah bless you my dearest. Noor is

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This extremely yummy version of sabayah is very moist and flaky. Enjoy!2 cups white flour2 potatoes; peeled and shredded1 Tbsp. garlic; minced1 Tbsp. sugar1 1/2 ts. salt1/2 cup - 3/4 cup warm wateroil or melted butter for brushing on the dough during folding1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl; mix to form a dough.2. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 15 minutes.3. Cover and set aside in

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I really wanted to let my dear Ibrahim's hair grow. It looks quite nice when it is combed. I decided to cut it after so many people were complimenting me on my "daughter". I got tired of telling people that he was a boy. When I walked in to the hairdresser, she turned around and said "why would you want to cut her lovely hair?" It was so funny because Ibrahim looked at her and said, "I am not a

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Dear readers,I have been looking for ways to make my blog look nicer and more efficient. I have also been busy trying to figure out how to use Photoshop. I have been experimenting with sabayah and muuffo. Masha'Allah I have created some really nice recipes. My kids even had fun making chocolate sabaya (It was fun and it tasted great, but it is more of a kid thing.)

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Rice with Somali SteakThis is regular Somali rice made orange with the addition of tomato paste. The Somali steak is very tender. The longer you marinade the steak, the better.

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Dear readers,I really need to share with you a wonderful website. It is called The Muslim Wife. Masha'Allah it is amazing. The sister that owns the site is an Australian woman called Iva Izman. You can find everything from articles about parenting to recipes. Enjoy! I know I did.http://everydaywife.islam4parents.com/

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God has blessed me with 5 incredibly wonderful children. Adam is 13 (going on 30), Sarah is 11, Yusuf is 8, Ibrahim is 3, and Zakariya is 20 months. I am so happy that Allah has blessed me with a daughter. I remember playing dress up with her and letting her wear my scarves. She looked so adorable. Lately, I have been making her school clothes for next year. She tried on all these beautiful

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1/4 olive oil1 sm. onion; finely chopped5 cloves garlic; minced1 can tuna; drained and flaked1 5 oz. can tomato paste14 oz can crushed tomatoes1/2 tsp. corriander1 Tbs. cilantro; chopped3 basil leaves; choppedSalt and pepper to taste1. Heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic.2. Cook until the onions are translucent.3. Add the tuna and cook for 2 minutes.4. Add the tomato paste

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