Afghan dumplings with beef sauce and garlic yoghurt (ashak)

Ingredients

Dough

• 1 kg plain flour, plus extra for kneading
• 2 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 500 ml (2 cups) water, approximately

Sauce

• 250 ml (1 cup) vegetable oil
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 1 kg beef mince
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 red capsicum, chopped
• 400 g can diced tomatoes
• 2 medium red chillies, chopped
• 1 tbsp ground turmeric
• 1 tbsp salt
• 250 ml (1 cup) boiling water
• 1 cup chana dal, soaked, rinsed and cooked until tender

Afghan lamb pilaf recipe

• Cuisine: Afghan
• Prep Time: 25 min(s)
• Cook Time: 2 hr(s) 30 min(s)
• Serves 6

Sella basmati rice is simply basmati rice that has been processed differently. It is sometimes referred to as par-boiled rice, and it is a lovely golden colour. 

Resting time 10 minutes
Level of difficulty Medium
Season All year round

You will need to start this recipe 4 hours ahead, or overnight if time permits.

Afghan Sweet(Sheer Pira)

Ingredients

440 g (2 cups) white sugar
500 ml (2 cups) water
440 g (4 cups) full-cream milk powder
1 tbsp ground cardamom
1 tbsp rosewater
125 g (1 cup) chopped walnuts
1 tbsp ground pistachios

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Preparation