Masak Masak Ala Emak

  Turkish flatbread with minced beef, herbs and spices This quick and easy Turkish flatbread has a spiced minced beef topping. It's a brilliant way to use beef mince, and tastes great with a drizzle of minted yoghurt. Ingredients For the topping 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 250g/9oz minced beef or lamb 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp hot smoked paprika 2–3 tsp tomato purée ½ tsp fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper fresh mint and coriander leaves, to serve For the dough 200g/7oz Greek-style yoghurt 200g/7oz self-raising flour, plus extra for rolling 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp cumin seeds For the minted yoghurt 4 tbsp Greek-style yoghurt 1 heaped tbsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves Method Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7. Lightly oil a large baking tray and place in the oven to heat. To make the dough, put all the ingredients in a large bow...

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Gingerbread cake with orange icing This rich, treacly gingerbread is addictively good. Try making it as an alternative to a traditional Christmas cake. ( https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/gingerbread_cake_with_69829 )

  Ingredients 1/2 cup (55 grams) toasted walnuts or pecans, coarsely chopped 1 3/4 cups (245 grams) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (30 grams) Dutch-processed cocoa powder 1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar 1 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (85 grams) white chocolate chips 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled 3 ripe bananas (approximately 1 pound or 454 grams), mashed well (about 1-1/2 cups) 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Metood Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and place oven rack to middle position. Butter and flour (or spray with a non stick vegetable/flour spray) the bottom and sides of a 9 x 5 x 3 inch (23 x 13 x 8 cm) loaf pan. Set aside. Place the nuts on a baking sheet and bake for about 8 - 10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Let cool and then chop coarsely. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In...