Central asian side dishes recipes

Coriander Sauce

This is a common feature on Afghan tables and also similar to the coriander sauce you frequently find in north Indian restaurants. It's also common…

Eggplant stuffed with tomato and garlic - Iman Bayeldi

The Turkish name for this recipe means "The Priest Fainted". I think the idea is that it tastes so good it…

LABNELI SALATA

Bulgar Pilaf

Bulgar, cracked wheat kernals, makes a delicious and hearty side for lamb, vegetable, and hearty grilled fish like salmon.

Chickpea Rice

This is a Turkish Chickpea Rice recipe. To speed up the process, I use canned garbanzo beans. The terms garbanzo and chickpea are used…

Tobasco Potatoes

I created this potato dish to go with anything grilled. It has become a family staple. I always try to make a little extra for leftovers, but they…

Turkish Rice with Fideos

Turkish rice with fideos is a common rice recipe in Turkey. This is the type of rice my mom makes on a regular basis. The fideos give it a toasted…

Spiced Dried Fruit Quinoa

For many Jews around the world, Passover is a tough holiday because it's eight days with out eating any leavened bread, and for Ashkenazi Jews this…