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Saffron & Raisin Couscous with fresh mint
Dec 1st
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- ½ teaspoon saffron
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups couscous
- ¼ cup raisins
- 3 Tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
Algerian Coins
Dec 1st
Many people traveling to Algeria are confused about the coins of Algeria. Here is valuable information for all those people.
The monetary system of Algeria is single-unit based, with the unit of Algerian money being called the Dinar. The names and relative values of the coins depicted above are, from left to right:
One Dinar – (1 Dinar)
Two Dinars – (2 Dinars)
Five Dinars – (5 Dinars)
Ten Dinars – (10 Dinars)
Twenty Dinars – (20 Dinars)
Fifty Dinars – (50 Dinars)
One Hundred Dinars – (100 Dinars)
Please note that this listing only includes the coins in circulation. There will be paper money circulating as well.
Algerian Stamp
Nov 30th
I found this interesting picture of the Algerian stamp. I like the curves and colors of this unique stamp. I m putting it here for all of you to enjoy.
Algerian Cuisine: Chicken Couscous
Aug 11th
Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Medium Onion — chopped
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Tablespoon Cumin
- 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne
- 1 Can Tomato — diced
- 2 Medium Carrots — chopped
- 2 Stalks Celery — chopped
- 1 Cup Cauliflower — chopped
- 1 Medium Red Bell Pepper — chopped
- 1 Medium Turnip
- 1 Cup Chicken Broth
- 1 Pound Chicken Breast — strips
- 1 Medium Zucchini — dials
- 1 Cup Water
- 1 Cup Whole Wheat Couscous
- 3 Tablespoons Parsley
Directions:
Saute in oil, onion and garlic 5 mintues. stir in seasonings. Add tomatoes, carrots, clelry, cauliflower, pepper, turnip and broth. Boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Add chicken and zucchini, 10 more milnutes. Cook couscosu as directed, fluff with fork, stir into mixture.
Time to cook: 55 minutes
Enough to serve 4
Algeria Fashion: A klaeidoscope of cultures
Aug 11th
Algeria for a long time was part of the Ottomon empire with its capital at Istanbul Turkey. Then after the fall of Ottomon’s it was brutally colonized by French. On the other hand it was a gateway for Muslim expeditions to enter Europe through Spain. The confluence of all these competing cultures is present in the fashion of Algeria. There are Turkish faiz as well as the embroidery motifs from Spanish and Arabic influence. Here is an example of this kleidoscope of these cultures.
here is an example of Algerian traditional dresses for men and women.
Algerian Art: Abdulhalim Hemche
Aug 11th
I like the vibrant colors of this picture:
Abdulhalim Hemche: Reflets d'Afrique noire. 1951 Oil on canvas
Algerian Art: Mohamed Khadda
Aug 11th
Here is a picture from Algerian Painter Mohamed Khadda:
Mohamed Khadda: Alphabet libre. 1954 Oil on canvas
