How to make Kaleh Joosh (😋 طرز تهیه کال جوش یا کله جوش خوش مزه)

kale

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Spinach is more widely available and has a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often cheaper and ready to use.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric and paprika can provide color and flavor at a lower cost.

Mix Kashk with half cup or less water

Turn on stove to medium heat

Once small bubbles begin to form, set aside for later

Slice onion

Slice garlic

Chop up mint and fenugreek

Chop or blend walnuts

Add oil & turn heat to medium-low

Lightly caramelize onion until golden

Add garlic & sauté for about thirty seconds to one minute

Add turmeric

Add pepper

Sauté for about ten seconds

Add fresh mint & fenugreek and sauté for about two minutes

Add walnuts & sauté it for twenty to thirty seconds

Add one cup of water to the pot & mix

Once it starts to boil, add the Kashk and mix

Taste and add salt as needed

Cover pot and allow to boil for three minutes

Remove from heat

Serve with bread, onion and herbs e.g. parsley, cilantro, green onion

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