Traditional Middle Eastern street food made from chickpeas and garlic. Traditional falafels are deep-fried with tender center and crispy shell. This recipe offers healthier alternative using air fryer instead of deep-fryer
Çiğ köfte is a regional specialty from southeastern Anatolia, especially Urfa. Traditional recipe includes raw meat, bulgur, tomato paste, and spices. Meat can be beef or lamb, with high-quality meat required. Some Şanlıurfa versions use ice instead of water
Traditional Turkish dish made with lamb, bulgur, onions, garlic, and hot spices. Must be consumed fresh and wrapped in lettuce or lavash bread. Traditionally served with lemon and eaten as side dish in Istanbul. Original recipe banned for commercial production due to health concerns
Fresh pasta cooks faster than dried pasta in carbonara and chickpea curry. Sesame noodles with chicken and veggies are quick and satisfying. Spinach & feta scrambled egg patitas can be made in 15 minutes. Bourbon chicken gets coated in sweet-spicy sauce. Farro bowl with rotisserie chicken uses store-bought salad kit
Aloo Tikki is an Indian street food made from mashed potatoes. There are two main variations: stuffed (North Indian) and plain (Western Indian). Traditionally served with coriander chutney or as a chaat with yogurt
Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is a warm-season vegetable requiring temperatures between 70-85°F. Plants can grow several feet tall and develop hanging fruit from branches. Fruits can be dark purple, white, pink, green, black, or variegated