BANANA,CHOCOLATE CHIP AND HAZELNUT MUFFINS

This  is my friend Lisa's recipe from Canada. They are ready in no time and are  simply delicious.

INGREDIENTS

• 230 g whole wheat flour
• 230 g plain flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 100 g chocolate chips
• 100 g chopped hazelnuts
• 100 g fresh or frozen bananas
• 125 ml milk
• 2 tsp white vinegar
• 50 ml olive oil
• 1 tsp vanilla or rum extract
• 230 g brown sugar
• 2 large eggs

METHOD

Pre heat the oven to 350F, 180C, 160 Fan.

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and mix well. Add the hazelnuts and chocolate chips. Set aside.

In a blender, add chopped bananas, eggs, milk, oil, vinegar, vanilla and rum extract. Blend until smooth. Add the liquid mixture to the dry mixture. Mix well until all combined together. Spoon the muffin mixture into the paper cases, bake in the middle shelf for 20-30 minutes.

NOT: I didn't have enough chocolate chips, so used sultanas to make up the amount. I also sprinkled the muffins with sugar and cinnamon mixture just before they went into the oven. I hope you don't mind Lisa, LOL !!!

LISA'S BLOG: www.lisaopolis.wordpress.com

MEVLANE BOREGI ( Mevlane pasties )

These boreks ( pasties ) are the speciality of City KONYA  where MEVLANE ( see above ) lived.

These are delicious filled with mince meat, but today I used  mince meat  and some  goats cheese, parsley filling  for some of the boreks  which was equally nice.

INGREDIENTS

• half a kg lean mince meat
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 lage onion, chopped finely
• fresh parsley, chopped
• half tsp chili flakes
• salt and pepper
• half a kg flour
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 cup oil
• 1 egg
• 1tsp sugar

First cook the mince with the onion in oil until it is browned nicely. Add the parsley, chili flakes, salt and pepper. Add 1-2 tbs water if it starts to stick to the pan. Take off the heat and set aside. This should take  about 10 - 12 minutes.

NOW MAKE THE DOUGH

 

Mix yogurt, oil with sifted flour. Add the egg, sugar and bind it together until you achieve a soft dough. Take a size of a walnut open the dough piece about 10 cm round shape on a floured surface. I do this by hand but a rolling pin can be used if it is easier.

Place 1 tbsp of cooled mince mixture in the middle and fold it over to cover it. Seal the edges well and brush the pasties with egg yolk. Transfer the pasties on a greased baking tray, brush with whisked egg yolk and cook on preheated oven 180C for 15- 20 minutes until they are cooked and golden in colour. Makes 20 -25.