Jul 14 2026
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Jasmine Syrian Food Recipe

Inspired by JASMINE SYRIAN FOOD
Time1h
Serves4

A refugee from Syria, Mohamad Alnouri came to the U.S. via Egypt a few years back, not knowing a word of English. Today, Alnouri is fluent in English and owns and operates his own restaurant at Mango House that offers the best Syrian food in the metro area. Alnouri whips up delicious hummus, baba ghanouj, falafel and other Levantine cuisine staples, all at excellent prices.

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Ingredients

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Hummus

Baba Ghanouj

Falafel

Method

Hummus

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chickpeas

    Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly.

  2. 2

    Blend Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and water. Blend until smooth.

  3. 3

    Adjust Consistency

    If the hummus is too thick, add more water, a tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika before serving.

Baba Ghanouj

  1. 5

    Roast the Eggplant

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick the eggplant with a fork and place it on a baking sheet. Roast for 30-40 minutes until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft.

  2. 6

    Prepare Ingredients

    Once cooled, scoop out the flesh of the eggplant and place it in a food processor. Add tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, water, and cumin.

  3. 7

    Blend Together

    Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning as necessary.

  4. 8

    Serve

    Transfer to a serving dish, drizzle with olive oil, and serve with pita bread.

Falafel

  1. 9

    Soak the Chickpeas

    Soak dried chickpeas in water overnight, then drain and rinse.

  2. 10

    Prepare the Mixture

    In a food processor, combine soaked chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, baking powder, and salt. Blend until a coarse mixture forms.

  3. 11

    Form Balls

    Shape the mixture into small balls or patties.

  4. 12

    Heat the Oil

    Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.

  5. 13

    Fry the Falafel

    Carefully drop the falafel balls into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

  6. 14

    Drain and Serve

    Remove falafel from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with tahini sauce or in pita.

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