Bokhcha - Traditional Azerbaijani Sweets I Dessert Recipe

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat while maintaining protein.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers more protein and creaminess.

parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Spinach is nutritious and can be a cost-effective substitute.

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of water, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Mix the ingredients until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until it's smooth.

Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes.

In another bowl, mix 300 grams of ground meat with 1 finely chopped onion, 1/4 cup of chopped parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

After resting, roll out the dough into thin circles.

Take a spoonful of the meat mixture and place it in the center of each dough circle.

Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal them tightly.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Carefully add the dumplings to the boiling water.

Cook the dumplings until they float to the surface, which should take about 5 minutes.

Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and let them drain.

Serve the dumplings warm with a dollop of yogurt and melted butter drizzled on top.

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