How to make Afghani Aash (Noodles with meatballs) | آش

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and quicker to cook.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Whole grain pasta offers more fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola is more affordable.

In a pot, add cooking oil and minced garlic cloves.

Fry garlic on medium heat until it is golden brown and add turmeric powder.

Continue by adding tomato sauce and fry it until all water is absorbed.

Add water, boiled or canned chickpeas, boiled or canned kidney beans and boil it over for few minutes.

Add salt, black pepper and noodles and boil it over for 10 to 15 minutes until noodles are cooked.

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