Turkish Mezze Platter Recipe By Food Fusion

Turkish Mezze Platter, a beautiful platter with Kafta, Hummus, Tzatziki Sauce and quick Tabbouleh Salad is perfect for friends & family gatherings. Mezze platters are an important part of Turkish cuisine usually served as starters that help promote sharing and togetherness. #HappyCookingToYou #FoodFusion #7up

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Mezze Platter
Recipe in English:

Ingredients:

Prepare Kafta:
-Pyaz (Onion) 1 small
-Shimla mirch (Capsicum) cubes 1 small
-Fresh parsley 1 Cup
-Lehsan (Garlic) chopped tbs
-Beef qeema (Mince) kg (with 10% fat)
-Namak (Salt) 1 tsp or to taste
-Zeera powder (Cumin powder) 1 tsp
-Kali mirch powder (Black pepper powder) 1 tsp
-Dhania powder (Coriander powder) 1 tsp
-Sumac powder 2 tsp
-Seven spices 1 tsp
-Cooking oil 2 tbs

Prepare Hummus:
-Safed chanay (Chickpeas) boiled 2 & Cups
-Lehsan (Garlic) sliced 3-4 cloves
-Tahini 5-6 tbs
-Namak (Salt) tsp or to taste
-Zeera powder (Cumin powder) tsp
-Olive oil 2 tbs
-Lemon juice 2-3 tbs
-Crushed ice 2-3 cubes
-Olive oil
-Sumac powder

Prepare Quick Tabbouleh:
-Kheera (Cucumber) peeled & diced 1 Cup
-Tamatar (Tomatoes) diced 1 Cup
-Pickled cucumber diced Cup
-Lehsan (Garlic) chopped tbs
-Fresh parsley chopped Cup
-Podina (Mint leaves) chopped Cup
-Namak (Salt) to taste
-Kali mirch (Black pepper) crushed to taste
-Lemon juice 1 tbs
-Olive oil 2 tbs
-Feta cheese cubes Cup

Prepare Tzatziki Sauce:
-Dahi (Yogurt) hung 1 Cup
-Kheera (Cucumber) grated with skin & squeezed 1 Cup
-Lehsan (Garlic) chopped 1 tsp
-Podina (Mint leaves) chopped 2-3 tbs
-Namak (Salt) tsp or to taste
-Lemon juice 1 tbs
-Olive oil 2 tbs
Assembling:
-Kheera (Cucumber)
-Black & green olives
-Cherry tomatoes
-Pita bread toasted
-Pickled cucumber
-Fresh parsley
-Lemon slices
-Crackers
-Badam (Almonds)

Directions:
Prepare Kafta:
-In a chopper,add onion,capsicum,fresh parsley,garlic & chop well.
-Add beef mince,salt,cumin powder,black pepper powder,coriander powder,sumac powder,seven spices & chop until well combined & refrigerate for 30 minutes.
-Grease hand with cooking oil,take out small quantity of beef mixture (40g),make a smooth ball & skew on wooden skewers (makes 16-18).
-Heat cast iron grill pan,add cooking oil & grill kafta on medium flame until done (8-10 minutes).
Prepare Hummus:
-In a chopper,add boiled chickpeas,garlic,tahini,salt,cumin powder & blend well.
-Add olive oil,lemon juice,crushed ice & blend until well combined.
-Take out in a dish,add olive oil,sprinkle sumac powder & set aside.
Prepare Quick Tabbouleh:
-In a bowl,add cucumber,tomatoes,pickled cucumber,garlic,fresh parsley,mint leaves,salt,black pepper crushed,lemon juice,olive oil,mix & toss well.
-Add feta cheese,mix well & set aside.
Prepare Tzatziki Sauce:
-In a bowl,add yogurt,cucumber,garlic,mint leaves,salt,lemon juice,olive oil & whisk well.
Assembling:
-On a large serving board,place prepared hummus,tabbouleh,cucumber,black & green olives,cherry tomatoes,pita bread,kafta kabab,pickled cucumber,tzatziki sauce,pita bread,fresh parsley,lemon slices,crackers,almonds & serve with 7up!

Recipe in Urdu:

Directions:
Prepare Kafta:
-Chopper mein pyaz,shimla mirch,fresh parsley aur lehsan dal ker ache tarhan chop ker lein.
-Beef qeema,namak,zeera powder,kali mirch powder,dhania powder,sumac powder aur seven spices dal ker ache tarhan chop ker lein aur 30 minutes kliya refrigerate ker lein.
-Haath ko oil sa grease karein,beef mixture ki small quantity (40g) lein,smooth ball bana lein aur wooden skewer per laga lein (makes 16-18).
-Cast iron grill pan ko garam karein,cooking oil dal dein aur kafta ko darmiyani ancch per grill ker lein (8-10 minutes).
Prepare Hummus:
-Chopper mein boiled safed chanay,lehsan,tahini,namak aur zeera dal ker ache tarhan blend ker lein.
-Olive oil,lemon juice aur crushed ice dal ker ache tarhan blend ker lein.
-Dish mein nikal lein,olive oil aur sumac powder dal dein & side per rakh dein.
Prepare Quick Tabbouleh:
-Bowl mein kheera,tamatar,pickled cucumber,lehsan,fresh parsley,podina,namak,kali mirch crushed, lemon juice aur olive dal ker ache tarhan mix & toss ker lein.
-Feta cheese dal ker ache tarhan mix karein & side per rakh dein.
Prepare Tzatziki Sauce:
-Bowl mein dahi,kheera,lehsan,podina,namak,lemon juice aur olive oil dal ker ache tarhan whisk ker lein.
Assembling:
-Serving board per tayyar hummus,tabbouleh,kheera,black & green olives,cherry tomatoes,pita bread, kafta kabab,pickled cucumber,tzatziki sauce,pita bread,fresh parsley,lemon slices,crackers aur badam rakh dein & 7up ka saath serve karein.