We had the pleasure of hosting the Postcards crew a few months ago, they did a great job capturing the essence of our restaurant - thanks guys!

Babanusa is proud to present Mujahid Ahmed in Out of Africa!

• Come and enjoy the acclaimed comedy of my good friend Mujahid Ahmed in combination with an all-new special menu!
• Starting Sunday May 24 and continuing on the last sunday of every month.
• The price is $40pp and includes a delicious 2 course meal from a special menu
• Places are strictly limited so book now: 8342 1222 / 0401 794 530 / info@babanusa.com.au

Mujahid has lived in Australia 8 years and was nominated best comedian at last year’s fringe festival, get a taste of what it’s like coming from Sudan to live in Australia. You can read more about him by reading this interview by Andrew Denton on Enough Rope.

http://www.abc.net.au/tv/enoughrope/transcripts/s2058316.htm

We look forward to seeing you soon at Babanusa Restaurant!

This is a tasty dish, ideal for breakfeast or lunch!

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• Zucchini
• 400g Broad beans
• Feta Cheese
• ½ tablespoon of salt
• ½ tablespoon of cumin
• 30g of gee
• Spring onion or mild chili (optional)
• 30ml lemon juice

Method:

1. Soak broad beans overnight or buy a 300-400g can of broad beans.
2. Heat up broad beans in a fry pan and mash into a paste.
3. Add ½ tablespoon of salt, ½ tablespoon of cumin, ½ tablespoon of black pepper and 30g of melted gee to the fry pan.
4. Chop up some spring onion or mild chili and add it to the broad beans mix along with 30ml of lemon juice.
5. Crack 3 eggs into a bowl, add diced zucchini and mix together.
6. Cook in a separate fry pan as an omelet.
7. Place the broad beans and the omelet together on a plate and grate feta cheese over the broad beans.

This recipe is a personal favourite of mine, combining succulent chicken and tender fosolia beans!

Ingredients:

• ½ kg white beans fosolia
• 1 kg chicken breast
• 1 big onion
• 2 cans of tomatoes
• 3 large potatoes
• Cup of dill
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 tablespoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of black pepper
• 1 tablespoon of dry coriander seeds

Method

1. Soak beans overnight.
2. Cook beans until tender and drain the beans to separate from liquid.
3. Dice an onion and cook in 30ml oil until tender.
4. Chop the 2 cloves of garlic and add it to the onion.
5. Slice the chicken up and add it to the mix; stir for 2 minutes.
6. Then add 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of black pepper, 1 tablespoon of dry coriander seeds, a cup of dill and stir.
7. Dice the potatoes and add them to the mix along with the 2 cans of tomatoes.
8. Add the beans to the pot and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
9. Serve with rice or couscous.

This is a popular Chicken dish, blending tasty spices with delicious tender chicken. It feeds 4 people.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs

• 4 big potatoes

• 1 big red onion

• 2 cloves of garlic

• 2 cans of diced tomatoes

• ½ kg of Jasmine rice

• ½ tablespoon salt

• 1 tablespoon black pepper

• 1 tablespoon cumin

• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds

Method:

1. Brown the chicken in a pot with hot oil.
2. Remove chicken from oil and let it set.
3. Finely dice a red onion and add to the pot with the hot oil for 10 minutes.
4. Then add chopped garlic to the mix.
5. Add ½ tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of black pepper, 1 tablespoon of cumin and a tablespoon of coriander seeds to the mixture and stir for 1 minute.
6. Add 2 cans of diced tomatoes to the pot.
7. Place chicken thighs and diced potatoes on top of the mixture and let it simmer in the pot for 40 minutes.
8. Serve with rice.

Ingredients:

• 500g macaroni

• 1kg mince meat

• 6 cloves of garlic

• 1 tablespoon of black pepper

• 1 tablespoon of cumin

• 1 tablespoon of Cajun spices

• 1 tablespoon of salt

• 2 big onions

• 2 cups of brown lentils

• 1 cup of olive oil

Method:

1.  Boil pasta for 10 minutes and drain it.

2.  Dice onion and place in a pot.

3.  Add a cup of olive oil and let onion soften until tender.

4.  Crush the garlic and add to the pot.

5.  Then add mince meat, a cup of brown lentils and a can of diced tomatoes to the pot.

6.  Stir until mince meat is cooked.

7.  In a large bowl mix the pasta and the mince meat mixture together.

8.  Cover a tray with glad wrap and place the contents of the large bowl into it.

9.  Place in the oven for 20-30 minutes at 160°C.

10.  Place desired amount onto a plate and add some beautiful feta cheese.

This dish will be suitable for low salt diets, free salt diets, gluten free diets and for those with diabetes.

Ingredients:

• pieces of Lamb shank

• 1 cup of brown lentil soaked with water

• 300 grams of soaked dates

• 350 grams of okra

• ½ cup of minced mint

• 1 tablespoon of Cajun spice or mixed spices

• 1 tablespoon of oil

• 1L of stock (shank, chicken, etc.)

• 1 medium size red onion finely chopped

• 2 cloves of garlic

• 1kg of diced tomatoes, or a can of tomatoes

• Garnish with parsley etc.

Method:

1. Heat the oil and add the onion until it softens.

2. Then add garlic, tomatoes, lentil and dates.

3. Let it cook for a few minutes and then add the shanks into the mix.

4. Reduce heat and the food will be ready in 15-20 minutes.

5. Add the mint.

Ingredients:

• 2L of beef or chicken stock
• 2kg of Jasmine rice
• 1 tablespoon of tumeric
• 1 stick of cinnamon
• 1 onion
• 2kg mince beef
• 1 bunch of dill
• 5 Cloves of garlic (medium)
• 1 tablespoon of cumin
• 500mL tomato paste
• 1L stock of your choice
• 1 cup of breadcrumbs

Method:

1.    Boil the stock, add the rice to it and stir for 30 seconds.

2.    Turn heat down and let it cook for 15 minutes.

3.    Shape the minced beef into spheres.

4.    Add 500mL of tomato paste to a pot along with 1L of stock.

5.    Place the meat balls in the pot and let it cook for 15 minutes.

6.    Serve and enjoy!