Aush (Afghani Chili)
Aush is a popular dish in Afghan cuisine and is often enjoyed with naan bread.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Lentils
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 clove Garlic cloves
- 2 medium Tomatoes
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 2 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Yogurt
- 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro
- 4 piece Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils and soak them in water for 30 minutes.
- In a large pot, sauté the onions and garlic until golden brown.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
- Add the tomatoes, chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Drain the lentils and add them to the pot. Add enough water to cover the ingredients.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with yogurt, fresh cilantro, and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 12g24%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.