Traditional Turkmen cuisine

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers better health benefits.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: fresh grapes

Dried cranberries provide a similar sweetness.

barberries

🥗Healthier: cranberries

💰Cheaper: sour cherries

Cranberries add tartness at a lower cost.

Fry the onion in oil.

Add tomato and tomato paste and fry.

Add water and bring to a boil, then add soaked white beans.

After the beans are half cooked, add lentils and mung beans.

Pour water and salt into a container, add flour and knead until smooth and soft.

Divide the dough into 2 parts and roll it out until thin and papery.

Cut the dough into small pieces and place in the oven, ensuring no lumps.

Let the dough cook for 15-20 minutes while the soup settles.

Serve with yogurt mixed with garlic and dried mint.

Cooking Techniques

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