Piyaz - Turkish Black-eyed bean salad.

Refreshing and delicious salad with a  tangy kick.

Ingredients:

1 small red onion finely diced
1 can precooked black eyed beans drained
8 cherry  tomatoes cut into quarters
1 tablespoon fresh coriander
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Salt and black pepper
1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon sumac 
1 clove garlic

Method:

1.Place the beans, onions , coriander and tomatoes in a bowl.
2. Add the garlic, lemon juice,vinegar salt and pepper, sumac, chilli flakes and cumin powder and toss well.
3. Cover the bowl and place in the fridge for 4 hours to allow all the flavours to marinade.
4. Serve with toasted pitta bread.

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Turkish Eggplant(Aubergine) and red pepper dip

A delicious spicy and tasty dip with a smoked flavour.

Ingredients:

I large dutch aubergine
1 red capsicum pepper
1 teaspoon salt
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes
1 clove garlic finely minced
 Fresh chopped coriander for garnish.

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to gas 200 degrees C/ 400 degrees F
2. Pierce the aubergine and place it in a baking tray .On the same tray place the red pepper.
3. Bake the aubergine and pepper for 20-25 minutes.
4. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
5. Remove the skin from the aubergine and also the pepper and mash them coarsely.(If you want a smooth dip then you can place both ingredients in food processor for a smooth paste.)
6. Transfer the aubergine and pepper to a bowl, add the garlic puree,lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, salt and chilli flakes and mix well.
7.Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped coriander
Serve with crackers or toasted pitta bread.

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Mucver- Turkish Courgette fritters

Spicy fritters with a delectable crunchy bite.

Ingredients:

1 large courgette grated into long thin strips.
1 teaspoon grated ginger
2 tablespoons coriander finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
4 tablespoons chick pea flour
2 tablespoons rice flour
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
Pinch cumin powder
Oil for deep frying.
2 oz feta cheese(optional)I did not use it
1 egg(optional)I did not use it.

Method:

1.In a large bowl add the chickpea flour and rice flour.
2.Add the salt,black pepper, cumin, turmeric and chilli powder and bicarbonate of soda to the flour and mix well.
3.Add the grated courgette,chopped coriander, ginger and 1 tablespoon oil to the flower mixture and mix well.( The moisture from the courgette should be enough to bind the mixture.)
4. Dust your hands with flower and make small patties of the mixture and place on an oiled tray.
5. Heat the oil in a large pan , when it is hot deep fry the courgette fritters in small batches on medium heat.
Drain on kitchen paper and serve with a spicy dip.

NB This recipe has been adapted,the authentic version of this recipe has feta cheese and egg added to the recipe.

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