Bahira's Blends & Brews

Out of her skills as a chef, Bahira has created two culinary ingredients which are available in Bahira's Corner at The Pink City Shopping Emporium in Mountian View, CA.  Her special blend of Ceylon Curry Powder ($3.00 3 oz jar) can be used to spice up your stew, rice or vegetables and Bahira's Orange Blossom Syrup  & Rose Blossom Syrup ($6.00 6 oz bottle) can be drizzle over ice cream, baklava or Moroccan orange salad.  Check out the recipes below.

The Pink City Shopping Emporium

823 W. El Camino Real Blvd

 Mountain View, CA 94040

(650) 964-1845

Store Hours:

Sundays & Mondays:  Closed

Tuesdays:  11 am - 7 pm

Wednesdays:  11 pm - 7 pm

Thursdays:  11 am - 7 pm

Fridays:  11 am - 7 pm

Saturdays:  11 am - 6 pm

RECIPES:

Bahira's Easy Curry Stew

    Brown 1 lb cubed or ground meat (lamb, chicken, beef or pork) in 1 tbs peanut oil.  Add 1 yellow onion, sliced and chopped garlic to taste.  Add one can regular or lite coconut milk, 1 tbsp tomato paste and 1 tsp BAHIRA's Blend Ceylon Curry Powder.   Simmer for 45 minutes.   Add salt and pepper to taste and more BAHIRA's Blend, if desired.  Add bite-size fresh or frozen vegetables of your choice and simmer 15 minutes more.  Serve over steamed basmati rice or couscous garnishing with fresh cilantro, peanuts & plain yogurt.

Bahira's Moroccan Orange Salad   

Cut off the peel & pith from 8 seedless navel oranges.  Slice each orange into 6-7 wheels and overlap slices attractively on a plate.  Dust with cinnamon and chiffonade of mint leaves.  Drizzle Bahira's Orange Blossom Syrup over slices and serve.

Served here with Pecan Cloud Cookies