Nigella Seeds

Ramazan pidesi is a traditional leavened bread shaped into round, flat forms. It is made with flour, water, milk, yeast, sugar, salt, and either butter or olive oil. Traditionally consumed during the month of Ramazan, the bread is characterized by... READ MORE

Gül böreği is a single serving type of börek that's shaped into a spiral or a rose. Yufka or phyllo dough is traditionally stuffed with the most popular fillings: spinach, soft white cheese, potatoes, or ground meat. Once a... READ MORE

Hellimli is a Cypriot bread consisting of flour, water, milk, salt, butter, and olive oil. It is enriched by the addition of chopped onions, mint, and diced halloumi cheese. The dough is traditionally baked in clay ovens until the exterior of the ... READ MORE

Paneer kulcha is a traditional dish that's especially popular in its flaky Amritsari-style version. The dish consists of leavened flatbread called kulcha that's stuffed with paneer cheese. Although there are many variations, the flatbread is usual... READ MORE

Naan-e afghani is a traditional flatbread made primarily with wheat flour and water. The dough is stretched into an oval or rectangular loaf, brushed with egg wash, and then baked in a hot tandoor oven. The thin bread can be enriched with oil or m... READ MORE

Daktyla is a rustic Greek bread made with a combination of cornmeal, plain flour, and whole wheat flour, resulting in a light yellow color of the bread's center. It is traditionally sprinkled with sesame and nigella seeds. The name of the bread ca... READ MORE

Maarouk is a Middle Eastern sweet bread, particularly popular in Syria and Lebanon, where it is often associated with Ramadan. Soft, fluffy, and slightly chewy, this enriched brioche-like bread is delicately sweet and infused with aromatic flavors... READ MORE

Aloo posto is a traditional potato dish originating from Bengal. The dish consists of potatoes cooked in poppy seed paste and it's usually made with a combination of potatoes, poppy seeds, dried red chili peppers, lemon juice, vegetable oil, and s... READ MORE

Fatayer jibneh is a popular Middle Eastern pastry filled with cheese (jibneh in Arabic), known for its soft dough and rich, savory filling. The dough is made from flour, yeast, water, salt, sugar, and sometimes oil or yogurt, kneaded until smooth,... READ MORE

Macher jhol is a Bengali and Odia spicy fish stew, similar to curry. It consists of chunks or slices of fish that are slowly simmered in a flavorful broth that is usually enriched with onions, turmeric, chili peppers, ginger-garlic paste, coriande... READ MORE

Kleijeh souriyeh is a traditional cookie made from spiced dough and a spiced date filling. The dough is rolled out, and the filling is placed between the sheets of dough, then cut into desired shapes and decorated before being baked until golden. ... READ MORE

Maghtoota is a traditional sweet dish from Homs, Syria, made by soaking tandoor or saj bread in a thick layer of ayma (a creamy layer formed from unboiled milk left at room temperature). The soaked bread is then topped with honey and nigella seeds... READ MORE

Naan-e roghani is a traditional flatbread originating from Afghanistan. Although very similar to classic naan, the roghani has a softer and pillow-like texture due to the extra oil that's added to the dough. It's usually made with a combination of... READ MORE

Achari jhinga is a traditional dish originating from the northern parts of the country. Although there are many variations, it's usually made with a combination of prawns, red chili powder, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, onions, peppercorns, vinegar or... READ MORE

Mukammurah is a savory, multi-layered chicken pie from Daraa, Syria, deeply rooted in the region’s culinary traditions. This hearty and rustic specialty consists of thin, unleavened dough that is carefully rolled out and layered with succule... READ MORE

Khubz ahmar, commonly known as "red bread" in Arabic, is a traditional bread from the al-Ahsa Governorate, distinguished by its reddish hue. This color is typically achieved by incorporating dates into the dough. The bread can vary in texture from... READ MORE

Bint al-Sahn, also known as Yemeni honey cake, consists of multiple thin layers of dough brushed with ghee (clarified butter), baked until golden, and then drizzled with honey. The top of the pastry is glazed with an egg wash and topped with nigel... READ MORE

Kulcha shor are traditional savory snacks originating from Afghanistan. The snacks are popular at Eid festivities and they're usually made with a combination of flour, salt, margarine, eggs, milk, and nigella seeds. The flour is mixed with salt an... READ MORE