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Ingredients:
Dough:
2 c Plain flour, 1 ts Salt, 2/3 c Cold water, Additional
flour
Pulse and Noodle Mixture:
1/2 c Yellow split peas, Cold water,1 c Canned kidney
beans w/liquid, Salt, 1 tb Oil, 2 c Finely chopped
spinach
Meat Sauce:
1/2 c Oil, 1 Medium onion; finely chopped, 750 g Ground
lamb or beef, Salt, Freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 c
Tomato puree, 1/2 c Water
Yogurt Sauce:
1 1/2 c Drained yogurt, 3 ts Dried mint; rubbed, 1/4 ts
Hot chili pepper (or more), 1/4 c Finely chopped
coriander, Salt to taste
Direction:
6 Cooking time: 1 to
1-1/4 hours Sift flour and salt into a bowl, add water
and mix to a firm dough, adding more flour if
necessary. Divide into 2 balls and wrap in plastic. Rest
for 30 minutes. On a floured board roll out each ball of
dough very thinly. Cut into 5 mm (1/4-inch) strips
either while it is flat or by rolling up each sheet of
dough and slicing with a sharp knife. Place noodles on a
floured cloth, dust with flour and leave to dry for
about 30 minutes. Wash split peas well and place in a
pan with 1-1/2 cups cold water. Bring to the boil and
boil gently for 30 minutes or until tender. Add red
beans and liquid and keep warm. In a large pot bring 8
cups water to the boil, add 2 teaspoons salt, oil and
noodles. Put noodles in gradually, stirring after each
addition. Return to the boil and cook uncovered for 5
minutes. Add spinach and cook for further 5 minutes.
Drain in a colander and return to the pot. Add split
peas and bean mixture with its liquid, toss ingredients
lightly and keep hot over low heat. In a frying pan heat
the 1/2 cup oil, fry onion until soft and add ground
meat. Stir over high heat until juices evaporate and
meat browns lightly. Add salt and pepper to taste,
tomato puree and water, cover and simmer 10 minutes,
then remove cover and let moisture evaporate. Sauce
should be oily.
Combine charkas ingredients, add to noodles and toss
well. Mixture should be moist. Place noodle mixture in a
deep dish and top with keema. Stir at the table and
serve in deep plates.
*** For
Details about Ingredients , check your nearest Afghani
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