Ashak (Afghan Dumplings with chives ) - Ashak recipe by Amalkitchen in English subtitles

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: lentils

Lentils provide a plant-based protein alternative.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is creamier and healthier.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Frozen spinach is often more affordable and convenient.

Wash and finely chop the gandana (chives or leeks).

In a bowl, mix the chopped leeks with oil, black pepper, and salt to taste. Knead until the leeks become soft.

Place 1 to 2 teaspoons of the drained leeks on half of the dough rounds and cover with the other half. Pinch to seal.

Place the prepared ashak on a floured tray, ensuring they do not touch each other.

Heat oil in a pan, add finely chopped onion and crushed garlic, and fry until brown.

Add the ground meat and cover the pan to cook.

Once the meat is brown, add salt, red pepper, coriander, turmeric, and the can of tomato sauce. Bring to a boil.

Lower the heat and simmer, then add the can of garbanzo beans and cook until the sauce thickens.

Bring water to a boil in a large pan and drop in the dumplings, boiling gently for about 10 minutes. Drain them.

Serve the dumplings on a plate topped with yogurt, remaining meat sauce, and sprinkle with dry mint.

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