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Kousa Mahshi
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Bethica DasKousa Mahshi
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This is a Middle Eastern delicacy where baby marrows are stuffed with a mix of soaked rice, mince meat, herbs and seasonings. It is then cooked on a bed of tomato sauce. This classic dish is then served accompanied with Labneh (thick yoghurt). It can be relished either with rice or pita bread.
Ingredient
1/2 cup
coriander leaves, chopped
1 tbsp.
olive oil
to taste
salt
1/2 tsp.
garam masala powder
1/2 tsp.
pepper powder
1/2 tsp.
red chilli powder
Cooking instructions
* Step 1
In a bowl, mix together rice, mince, salt, onion, pepper powder, garam masala powder, fresh chilies, coriander leaves and olive oil. Keep aside.
* Step 2
Boil the tomatoes along with 3 cups water, red chilli powder and salt for 2 whistles. When cool, blend it and strain. Keep aside.
* Step 3
Half the baby marrows and score them with the help of a knife or an apple corer to make them hollow.
* Step 4
Fill the marrows with the prepared rice-mince mix. Now pour the prepared tomato sauce in a pressure cooker and gently place the stuffed marrow on it.
* Step 5
Close the lid and pressure cook for 6 whistles. Let stand for 10 minutes before opening.
* Step 6
Carefully, transfer the cooked marrows to another dish and simmer the tomato sauce till it reduces to half of it's quantity.
* Step 7
While serving, pour the liquid on a serving dish and place the cooked marrows over it. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with pita bread.
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