Making Khanum: Traditional Uzbek Cooking Recipe

ground meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers a healthier alternative with similar creaminess.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potatoes add nutrients while mashed cauliflower reduces carbs.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried or frozen herbs are more accessible and have longer shelf lives.

Mix flour, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.

Gradually add water and knead until a smooth dough forms.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Prepare the filling by boiling and mashing potatoes.

Sauté onions in vegetable oil until translucent, then mix with ground meat and spices.

Combine the mashed potatoes with the meat mixture and add chopped herbs.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into circles.

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over the filling and pinch to seal.

Arrange the dumplings in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper.

Steam over boiling water for 30-40 minutes until cooked through.

Serve hot with sour cream or vinegar on the side.

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