Top 5 Arabian Foods in London Wedding

Think celebration, think Arabian! Yes, Europe has fallen head over heels in love with Arabian cuisine and London leads the trend. The city has so many Arabian food joints and Middle Eastern restaurants that it looks like Arabian Nights setting on weekends.
In fact, so much is the popularity of Arabian food that wedding celebrations and reception parties are keeping exclusive table for Arabian cuisine in their menu. The guests are delighted with the very smell of delicately spiced falafel and the garlicky whiff of fresh hummus which makes their taste buds water.

Master Chefs of London Darbar present to you a first-hand and authentic report of top five favorite Arabian dishes which have been getting featured in Wedding menus of London –

1.  Falafel

The name sounds too cute; the taste is just awesomely cuter! It is a wonderful dish also known as ta'amia in Middle East but owes its major liking in Arab East. First of all, it is important to know that Falafel is a commonly eaten snack in Israel and its essence resembles the ubiquitous French Fries. Falafel is generally served as a side dish in wedding and reception parties. It is a spicy dish that combines chickpeas and fava beans.

Falafel

2.  Hummus

Well, Hummus is just a dip but it is like a king of dips. Too royal in its recipe and too amazing in its taste. Hummus is prepared from chickpeas, olive oil, tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic and salt. You cannot enjoy pita bread without Hummus. In fact, Arabian version of Sandwiched tastes great with Hummus.

Hummus

 

3.  Matchbous

A non-vegetarian’s delight, Matchbous is prepared using spiced lamb, tomato, stew and rice. Rather it is a typical Khaleeji dish which is too exotic owing to its spicy taste that comes from ripe limes and salt water. Chicken and fish variations are also available and the dish is always served with rice.

Matchbous

 

4.  Shawarma

Shawarma is another meat dish that is often termed heavenly owing to its rich taste of various meats like chicken, beef, goat, lamb, and sometimes turkey. All these roasted meats are rolled into a large piece of flatbread or pita that has been steamed or heated. The Shawarma tastes all the more awesome when inside the pita, many other foods Arabic specialties like hummus, tahini, pickles, vegetables, and even French fries are added.

Shawarma

 

5.  Baklawa

For dessert lovers, Baklawa is not a new name. Baklawa is also a part of Greek cuisine but the only difference is that Greeks use honey instead of orange blossom or rose water as used in Arabic style of preparation. This scrumptious dessert will be a cynosure in your Wedding Menu and leave sweetest ever memories in your guests’ minds.

Baklawa

Wedding or no Wedding, London loves Arabian cuisine and has many favourites that bring on aSubhan Allah from city’s gourmands! You can try all of these in London Darbar and let us know which one is your top favourite.