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21 hours ago
- The Guardian
Frittata, ‘egg and chips' and a bean feast: Sami Tamimi's brunch recipes from Palestine
What better way to welcome the weekend than with the smell and sound of herb-loaded ijeh frying? This is a thick, delicious frittata-like mixture of courgettes, leeks, peas, herbs and eggs, and in Palestine it's often made with finely chopped onions, too. I always keep a couple of tins of ful (fava beans) in my pantry for those times when I crave a quick and satisfying late breakfast or weekend lunch. When simple toast and butter won't do the trick and I'm in need of something more substantial and savoury, that's when fava beans come to the rescue. You can substitute the eggs with feta for an extra-creamy and salty touch. Alternatively, the dish works beautifully as a vegan dish without the eggs. If fava beans aren't available, you can easily substitute them for other tinned beans. Make sure to season the beans generously and serve them with fresh crusty bread or flatbread. This is a truly filling and satisfying meal that never fails to impress. Prep 15 minSteep Overnight Cook 50 min Serves 4 For the sumac onions1 large red onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced1½ tbsp sumac100ml apple cider vinegar 3 tbsp lemon juice Salt For the aubergines, beans and eggs2 medium aubergines (about 630g)80ml olive oil, plus extra to serveSalt and black pepper1 onion, peeled and finely chopped (175g)6 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed1 small piece of ginger, peeled and finely grated (20g)1 green chilli, finely chopped, seeds and all (20g)1 tsp chilli flakes1 tsp ground cumin ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1½ tsp tomato paste2 plum tomatoes, chopped into 2cm chunks (300g)400g tin chopped tomatoes400g tin fava beans, drained15g fresh coriander, roughly chopped, plus extra to serve4 large eggs30g sumac onions (see above and method) For the sumac onions: pack the sliced onion into a 400ml jar for which you have a lid. Add the sumac and set aside. Put the vinegar, 100ml water, lemon juice and a tablespoon of salt in a medium bowl and whisk until the salt dissolves. Pour the vinegar mixture over the onions, cover and give them a gentle shake. The onions are ready to eat the next day, though they'll keep in the fridge for up to three weeks. Heat the oven to 240C (220C fan)/475F/gas 9. Cut the aubergines into 4cm chunks and put in a large bowl. Mix well with 40ml oil, half a teaspoon of salt and a good grind of black pepper, then spread out on a large oven tray lined with baking paper. Roast for 25 minutes, or until very soft and lightly browned, then remove from the oven and set aside. Meanwhile, make the sauce. Put the remaining oil in a large saute pan on a medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute for about seven minutes, until soft and lightly browned. Add the garlic, ginger, green chilli, chilli flakes, spices and tomato paste, and cook for another minute, or until fragrant. Add the chopped tomatoes, tinned tomatoes, fava beans, 300ml water, a teaspoon and a quarter of salt and a good grind of pepper, turn down the heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes, or until thickened. Add the aubergine chunks and cook for a further three minutes. Stir in the coriander, then turn down the heat to medium-low. Make four wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each well. Gently swirl the egg whites with a fork a little bit, taking care not to break the yolks. Simmer gently for seven or eight minutes, until the egg whites are set and the yolks are still runny. Cover the pan with a lid for the last few minutes, to speed things up. Leave to settle and cool for a couple of minutes, then garnish with the sumac onions, coriander, a drizzle of olive oil and a little salt on the eggs. Good with chopped salad, shatta and warm bread. Prep 10 min Cook 1 hr Serves 4–6 250g frozen peas, defrosted2 courgettes (300g)1 small onion (150g)1 large leek, trimmed, finely chopped, washed and dried (175g)50g plain flour15g fresh parsley, finely chopped10g fresh mint leaves, thinly shredded1¼ tsp dried mint1 tsp aleppo chilli flakes, or regular chilli flakes½ tsp ground turmeric1 tsp dill or fennel seeds, slightly crushed3 large eggs, lightly beatenSalt and black pepper 3 tbsp olive oilLemon wedges, to serveSoured cream, to serve Put the peas in a food processor and blitz for a few seconds until slightly crushed but not mushy. Transfer to a large bowl. Trim the courgettes and peel the onion, then, using the coarse side of a box grater, grate both on to a clean tea towel or muslin. Gather up the ends of the towel and twist hard over a bowl to squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Add the grated courgettes and onion to the peas, then add the leek, flour, herbs, spices, eggs, a teaspoon and three-quarters of salt and a good grind of black pepper. Mix well to form a uniform batter. Put a large (28cm) shallow nonstick pan for which you have a lid on a medium heat and add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the ijeh mixture, smoothing it down to make an even patty. Partly cover the pan, then leave to cook on a low heat for about 17 minutes, shaking the pan a few times to make sure it doesn't stick to the bottom and running a rubber spatula around the sides. When the edges start to go golden brown, get a large flat plate and place it over the pan. Carefully invert the pan, plate and all, so the ijeh ends up on the plate, then slide it back into the pan uncooked side down and cook uncovered for 15 minutes more, until it is firm and cooked through. To serve, slide the ijeh on to a platter, squeeze over a little lemon juice and serve with lemon wedges and soured cream on the side. This is the Palestinian equivalent of egg and chips, and is commonly enjoyed as a hearty and comforting meal. It's a simple yet fulfilling dish, made with basic ingredients. Batata w beyd is often served as a main course, accompanied by sides of chopped vegetables, pickles, shatta and bread. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner, its simplicity makes it a popular choice for home cooks. Prep 5 min Cook 45 min Serves 4 4 large potatoes (1.15kg) 4 tbsp sunflower oil, plus 1 tsp extra for the onions 30g butter Salt and black pepper 2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped (300g)8 medium eggs 1½ tsp sumac2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves Olive oil Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1½cm cubes. Heat the sunflower oil and butter in a very large frying pan, add the potato cubes, a teaspoon of salt and three-quarters of a teaspoon of ground black pepper, then cook, stirring a few times, on a medium-high heat, for 17 minutes, or until the potatoes are crisp, golden brown on the outside and soft within. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl. Using the same pan, lower the heat to medium, then add the remaining teaspoon of sunflower oil and the onion, and cook, stirring, for about five minutes, until the onion is soft and light golden. Return the potatoes to the pan and stir a couple of times. Crack in the eggs and cook for eight to 10 minutes, until they are cooked through, but the yolks are still slightly runny. If you like, cover the pan with a lid for the last few minutes to speed up the process. Sprinkle with a bit more salt, the sumac and the herbs, finish with a final drizzle of olive oil and serve. This is an edited extract from Boustany: A Celebration of Vegetables from my Palestine, by Sami Tamimi, published by Ebury Press at £30. To order a copy for £25.50, visit
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Air India jet plunged 900ft during flight just two days after crash
An Air India plane plunged 900ft during its flight just two days after the disaster crash that killed 241 people onboard and dozens more on the ground, the airline has revealed. The plane, flying from Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport for Vienna, dropped 900ft in midair during a flight on June 14. It landed safely in Vienna following a nine-hour flight, but both pilots onboard have since been grounded pending an investigation by India's air watchdog, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), into the incident, Air India said. A spokesperson told local media: 'Upon receipt of the pilot's report, the matter was disclosed to DGCA in accordance with regulations. 'Subsequently, upon receipt of data from the aircraft's recorders, further investigation was initiated. The pilots have been off-rostered pending the outcome of the investigation.' It comes as aviation accident experts probing the devastating Air India flight 171 crash revealed they are investigating whether sabotage played a part in the doomed aircraft's fate. There were 53 Britons onboard the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that exploded shortly after taking off from the western Indian city of Ahmedabad on June 12. All 242 passengers but one were killed - the sole survivor being Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, 40, a British father who lost his brother in the tragic incident. The aircraft spent less than 40 seconds in the air before exploding upon impact and numerous explanations have been put forward for the plane's premature descent. India's minister of state for civil aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, confirmed that sabotage is among the possible causes being explored by crash investigators. Speaking with NDTV's Jitendra Dixit, he described the crash as an 'unfortunate incident' but said that India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) were not ruling out any theories. He added: 'The AAIB has begun a full investigation into it. It is being probed from all angles, including any possible sabotage. 'The CCTV footage are being reviewed and all angles are being assessed, several agencies are working on it.' The Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau is now pouring over the footage that should enable them to create a second-by-second reconstruction of events as they unfolded. The Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) captures all audio from the cockpit, including pilot conversations, radio transmissions, warning alarms and ambient mechanical sounds. It will allow investigators to finally understand what happened in the moments leading up to one of the world's worst aviation disasters in a decade. Planes usually carry two black boxes - one records flight data, such as altitude and speed and the other records sound from the cockpit, so investigators can hear what the pilots are saying and listen for any unusual noises. Besides sabotage, some analysts have suggested a catastrophic technical fault could be responsible for the crash. The Ahmedabad disaster was the first time a Boeing Dreamliner has crashed since the models introduction in 2011. However, there has been concerns about the model's engines, including a mid-air drive on a LATAM Airlines flight last year which was reportedly caused by a faulty seat in the cockpit and left more than 50 passengers injured. During hearings in Washington last year, a former Boeing engineer turned whistleblower urged the aerospace giant to ground all Dreamliners. Ed Pierson, a former high-level Boeing manager who testified at the congressional hearings, said it was 'possible' safety concerns raised by himself and others in 2019 could have affected the Gatwick-bound aircraft. At the time, his fellow whistleblower Sam Saklephour voiced concerns about the air giant's manufacturing of 787 aircrafts - claims Boeing refuted and said it had full confidence in the model. When asked if concerns could flagged by Salehpour could have been present in other 787s in general, Mr Pierson said: 'It is possible. 'Because the problems he identified that's how the planes were being built for a long time so the testimony that he gave and I gave that day all proceeded this India accident.' Mr Pierson, who previously spoke of manufacturing concerns of the company's 737 Max aircraft told NDTV production facilities for that plane in particular, were 'chaotic and dangerous'. 'There were a lot of indications of chaotic and dangerous manufacturing. We were rushing to build the planes to get them out of the door. Employees were pressured to get their work done.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Air India flight plunged 900ft during flight just two days after disaster crash
An Air India plane plunged 900ft during its flight just two days after the disaster crash that killed 241 people onboard and dozens more on the ground, the airline has revealed. The plane, flying from Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport for Vienna, dropped 900ft in midair during a flight on June 14. It landed safely in Vienna following a nine-hour flight, but both pilots onboard have since been grounded pending an investigation by India's air watchdog, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), into the incident, Air India said. A spokesperson told local media: 'Upon receipt of the pilot's report, the matter was disclosed to DGCA in accordance with regulations. 'Subsequently, upon receipt of data from the aircraft's recorders, further investigation was initiated. The pilots have been off-rostered pending the outcome of the investigation.' It comes as aviation accident experts probing the devastating Air India flight 171 crash revealed they are investigating whether sabotage played a part in the doomed aircraft's fate. There were 53 Britons onboard the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that exploded shortly after taking off from the western Indian city of Ahmedabad on June 12. All 242 passengers but one were killed - the sole survivor being Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, 40, a British father who lost his brother in the tragic incident. The aircraft spent less than 40 seconds in the air before exploding upon impact and numerous explanations have been put forward for the plane's premature descent. India's minister of state for civil aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, confirmed that sabotage is among the possible causes being explored by crash investigators. Speaking with NDTV's Jitendra Dixit, he described the crash as an 'unfortunate incident' but said that India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) were not ruling out any theories. He added: 'The AAIB has begun a full investigation into it. It is being probed from all angles, including any possible sabotage. 'The CCTV footage are being reviewed and all angles are being assessed, several agencies are working on it.' The Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau is now pouring over the footage that should enable them to create a second-by-second reconstruction of events as they unfolded. The Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) captures all audio from the cockpit, including pilot conversations, radio transmissions, warning alarms and ambient mechanical sounds. It will allow investigators to finally understand what happened in the moments leading up to one of the world's worst aviation disasters in a decade. Wreckage: People look at the debris of an Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad, located in India's Gujarat state Planes usually carry two black boxes - one records flight data, such as altitude and speed and the other records sound from the cockpit, so investigators can hear what the pilots are saying and listen for any unusual noises. Besides sabotage, some analysts have suggested a catastrophic technical fault could be responsible for the crash. The Ahmedabad disaster was the first time a Boeing Dreamliner has crashed since the models introduction in 2011. However, there has been concerns about the model's engines, including a mid-air drive on a LATAM Airlines flight last year which was reportedly casued by a faulty seat in the cockpit and left more than 50 passengers injured. During hearings in Washington last year, a former Boeing engineer turned whistleblower urged the aerospace giant to ground all Dreamliners. Ed Pierson, a former high-level Boeing manager who testified at the congressional hearings, said it was 'possible' safety concerns raised by himself and others in 2019 could have affected the Gatwick-bound aircraft. At the time, his fellow whistleblower Sam Saklephour voiced concerns about the air giant's manufacturing of 787 aircrafts - claims Boeing refuted and said it had full confidence in the model. When asked if concerns could flagged by Salehpour could have been present in other 787s in general, Mr Pierson said: 'It is possible. 'Because the problems he identified that's how the planes were being built for a long time so the testimony that he gave and I gave that day all proceeded this India accident.' Location: The siblings had been a few seats apart onboard the plane, with survivor Vishwash sitting at 11A and his younger brother positioned at 11J on the other side of the aisle Mr Pierson, who previously spoke of manufacturing concerns of the company's 737 Max aircraft told NDTV production facilities for that plane in particular, were 'chaotic and dangerous'. 'There were a lot of indications of chaotic and dangerous manufacturing. We were rushing to build the planes to get them out of the door. Employees were pressured to get their work done. 'There was parts issues. We had aircraft systems issues that I remembered we were having difficulty with. And I remember being very concerned that we were taking unnecessary risks,' he added. Air India flight 171's crash came just weeks after Boeing came to a £1.1billion settlement with the US justice department to avoid prosecution over two crashes in 2018 and 2019 involving its 737 MAX model.
