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Cumin

كمون

A traditional spice

Why

A core spice in Arab cooking, used to season meat, rice, and cooked vegetables.

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Grilled Lamb with Rice and Potatoes
Grilled Lamb with Rice and Potatoes
A simple, hearty traditional lunch made with a few fresh ingredients. A nizam al-tayyibat (نظام الطيبات) recipe built on natural, allowed ingredients.
90 min👥 4 servingsLunch
Liver with Onions in Olive Oil
Liver with Onions in Olive Oil
A quick liver dish, light on the stomach and rich in iron. A nizam al-tayyibat (نظام الطيبات) recipe built on natural, allowed ingredients.
25 min👥 2 servingsLunch
Roasted Potatoes with Olive Oil
Roasted Potatoes with Olive Oil
A simple side that pairs well with meat and fish — crispy outside, tender inside. A nizam al-tayyibat (نظام الطيبات) recipe built on natural, allowed ingredients.
40 min👥 4 servingsSide
Lamb and Potato Stew
Lamb and Potato Stew
A simple warming dish — lamb slow-simmered with potatoes in olive oil. A nizam al-tayyibat (نظام الطيبات) recipe built on natural, allowed ingredients.
75 min👥 4 servingsDinner
Roasted Eggplant with Garlic and Olive Oil
Roasted Eggplant with Garlic and Olive Oil
Whole eggplant roasted until silky, finished with cooked garlic and olive oil. A nizam al-tayyibat (نظام الطيبات) recipe built on natural, allowed ingredients.
35 min👥 3 servingsSide
Stuffed Mumbar with Rice
Stuffed Mumbar with Rice
A classic Egyptian and Levantine dish — beef or lamb intestine stuffed with seasoned rice, simmered then grilled. Served with oven-roasted potatoes and olives. A nizam al-tayyibat (نظام الطيبات) recipe built on natural, allowed ingredients.
120 min👥 4 servingsLunch
Beef Steak with Roasted Potatoes
Beef Steak with Roasted Potatoes
A thick beef steak grilled with olive oil and cumin, served with oven-roasted potatoes and green olives. A simple, hearty meat lunch. A nizam al-tayyibat (نظام الطيبات) recipe built on natural, allowed ingredients.
35 min👥 2 servingsLunch
Kofta with Rice and Potatoes
Kofta with Rice and Potatoes
Minced-meat kofta cooked over coals or in the oven, served with rice and oven-roasted potatoes. A quick, simple lunch. A nizam al-tayyibat (نظام الطيبات) recipe built on natural, allowed ingredients.
45 min👥 4 servingsLunch
Beef Shawarma with Rice
Beef Shawarma with Rice
Beef strips marinated in spices and onion, cooked on high heat and served over rice with olives. Authentic homemade shawarma flavor. A nizam al-tayyibat (نظام الطيبات) recipe built on natural, allowed ingredients.
60 min👥 4 servingsLunch