Jul 14 2026
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Mediterranean Platter Recipe

Inspired by Maiwand Grill
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Served with a delightful assortment: hummus, rice, naan, falafel, and eggplant. Enjoy them with tahini for dipping sauce.

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Ingredients

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Hummus

Rice

Naan

Falafel

Eggplant

Tahini Sauce

Method

Hummus

  1. 1

    Prepare Chickpeas

    Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Blend Ingredients

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

  3. 3

    Adjust Consistency

    Add water gradually to achieve desired consistency. Blend again until creamy.

Rice

  1. 4

    Rinse Rice

    Rinse the long-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

  2. 5

    Cook Rice

    In a pot, bring water and salt to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed.

Naan

  1. 6

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt.

  2. 7

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Stir in yogurt and warm water. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 8

    Knead Dough

    Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.

  4. 9

    Let Dough Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

  5. 10

    Shape Naan

    Divide the dough into small balls, then roll out each ball into a flat circle.

  6. 11

    Cook Naan

    Cook on a preheated skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Falafel

  1. 12

    Soak Chickpeas

    Soak dried chickpeas in water overnight. Drain and rinse before using.

  2. 13

    Blend Ingredients

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

  3. 14

    Shape Falafel

    Form the mixture into small balls or patties.

  4. 15

    Fry Falafel

    Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry falafel in batches until golden brown on all sides, about 4-5 minutes.

Eggplant

  1. 16

    Prepare Eggplant

    Slice the eggplant into rounds and sprinkle with salt. Let it sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.

  2. 17

    Cook Eggplant

    Rinse off salt, pat dry, and brush with olive oil. Grill or roast at 400°F (200°C) for about 25 minutes until soft and golden.

Tahini Sauce

  1. 18

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine tahini, lemon juice, water, garlic, and salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy.

  2. 19

    Adjust Consistency

    Add more water if needed to reach desired consistency.

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