Dalda (Afghan Bulgur Dish)

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free alternative with a similar texture.

Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a pressure cooker.

Add 1 medium chopped onion and sauté until brown.

Add 0.5 teaspoon of cumin seeds and 1 teaspoon of garlic, stir for a few minutes.

Add 1 cup of bulgur and 2 cups of water.

Add spices: turmeric powder, 0.5 teaspoon of coriander powder, and salt to taste.

Pressure cook for about 15 minutes on medium heat.

Optional: add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste or chopped tomatoes before cooking.

Mix 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt with 1 tablespoon of water and a little salt, then add to the dish.

Garnish with dry mint and optional red chili powder after cooking.

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and drizzle over the dish before serving.

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