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Afganistan: Chatni Gashneez (Coriander Chutney)

Afganistan: Chatni Gashneez (Coriander Chutney)

1 cup of Roughly chopped coriander 2 Garlic cloves 1 Green chili 1/2 cup of Coarsely chopped walnuts 1/4 cup Lemon juice or vinegar Salt Pack chopped coriander (leaves) firmly into cup to measure. Peel garlic and chop roughly; slit chili, remove seeds and chop roughly. Place prepared ingredients Continue Reading...

Afganistan:  Afghan Spice Rub

Afganistan: Afghan Spice Rub

3 tablespoons Black peppercorns 1 tablespoons Ground cardamom 3 tablespoons Cumin seed 1 tablespoons Ground coriander 2 tablespoons Tumeric Directions Grind all ingredients together with a mortar and pestle or spice grinder. Store in an airtight container. Make 1/3 cup. Can be rubbed into beef, Continue Reading...

Afganistan:  Salad Dressing

Afganistan: Salad Dressing

1 cup Mayonnaise 1/4 cup Yogurt 1 tsp Dry Mint 1tbl Apple Cider Vinegar 1 tbl Water 1/2 tsp Salt Directions In a food processor, mayonnaise with plain yogurt.( You can substitue lowfat or non-fat yogurt here if desired) Next, add apple cider vinegar, water, salt, and dry, crushed mint leaves. The Continue Reading...

Afganistan:  Meat and Fish Rub

Afganistan: Meat and Fish Rub

3 tbl black peppercorns 3 tbl cumin seed 2 tbl turmeric 1 tbl ground cardamom 1 tbl ground coriander Directions Grind all the ingredients together with a mortar and pestle or in a spice grinder. Store in an airtight container. Rub this spice blend, devised by Zvia, an Afghan street vendor in New Continue Reading...

Afganistan: Korma Sauce

Afganistan: Korma Sauce

1 med. Yellow Onion 3 cups Water 16 ounce can Tomato Sauce 1 tsp Salt 1 1/2 tsp Coriander 1 tbl Corn Oil 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Directions Slice yellow onion very thin and boil it in water for about 15min. or until the onion becomes tender. Next, strain the water and put the onion in a blender with Continue Reading...

Afganistan:  Kabab Sauce

Afganistan: Kabab Sauce

2 md Onions, peeled 2 c [nonfat] plain yoghurt Dash of Lemon juice or rice vineger Sugar Pepper to taste 2 tb Ground cumin seeds 2 tb Ground coriander seeds 1/2 – 3/4 tsp cayanne pepper or Chili paste 2 tsp Fresh ground ginger and Garlic paste Chopped cilantro to taste 1/2 tsp Continue Reading...

Afganistan:  Meat Sauce

Afganistan: Meat Sauce

1 Yellow Onion 1 lb Ground Beef 1 tsp Black Pepper 16 ounce can Tomato Sauce 1 tsp Crushed Garlic 1 tsp Coriander 1 tsp Salt 1 1/2 cups Water Directions Grind yellow onion, and one-half of a cup of water in a blender. Pour this mix into a frying pan with ground beef, and cook until the meat is Continue Reading...

Afganistan: Sabse Borani

Afganistan: Sabse Borani

4 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 cup lightly drained plain yogurt (drain about 1 hr – easiest method is to place the yogurt in a coffee filter and let stand) Directions Place damp spinach in a saucepan, cover Continue Reading...

Afganistan: Halwaua-e-Aurd-e-Sujee

Afganistan: Halwaua-e-Aurd-e-Sujee

1 cup of Sugar 2 cup of Water 3/4 cup of Ghee 1 cup of Coarse semolina (farina) 1/4 cup of Pistachio nuts – blanched 1/4 up of Almonds – blanched & Slivered 1/2 tablespoons of Ground cardamom or to taste 1 tablespoons of Rosewater – See note Additional nuts to Continue Reading...

Afganistan: Kadu Bouranee  (Sweet Pumpkin)

Afganistan: Kadu Bouranee (Sweet Pumpkin)

2 lb Fresh pumpkin or squash 1/4 cup of Corn oil Sweet Tomato Sauce: 1 tablespoon Crushed garlic 1 cup of Water 1/2 tablespoon Salt 1/2 cup of Sugar 4 oz Tomato sauce 1/2 ts Ginger root, chopped fine 1 tablespoon Freshly ground coriander Seeds 1/4 ts Black pepper Yogurt Sauce: 1/4 ts Crushed Continue Reading...

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