Traditional Afghan Pasta: A Family Recipe from the Village | Afghanistan village life

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: lentils

Lentils provide a plant-based protein alternative.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are more affordable and convenient.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach offers a similar texture and is often less expensive.

Mix flour and water in a bowl until a dough forms

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes

Sauté chopped onions and garlic in oil until translucent

Add ground beef and cook until browned, stirring occasionally

Season the meat mixture with spices, salt, and pepper

Roll out the dough and cut into squares

Place a spoonful of meat mixture in the center of each square

Fold the dough over to create a dumpling and seal the edges

Prepare a steamer and steam the dumplings for 20-25 minutes

Serve with yogurt sauce and chickpeas on top

Garnish with fresh cilantro

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