Authentic Vegetarian Afghan Dumplings (Ashak)

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Discover the essence of Afghan cuisine with Ashak, a traditional vegetarian dumpling dish stuffed with leek and topped with a rich garlic yogurt and kidney bean sauce. This wholesome meal is bursting with flavors and reflects a unique cultural heritage.

Ingredients

For the Dough:
🥚 1 egg
🍚 2 cups all-purpose flour
🧂 1 tbsp salt
❄️ Cold water

For the Filling:
🌿 2 branches of leeks or chives
🧂 Salt
🌶️ Pepper
🌿 1 tsp coriander seeds ground
🌶️ 1/2 tsp chili flakes
🫒 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Sauce:
🫘 1 cup canned kidney beans Goya Kidney Beans
🧅 1 large onion
🍅 1 cup tomato purée Mutti Tomato Purée
🧂 Salt
🌶️ Pepper

For the Yogurt Sauce:
🥛 1 cup Greek yogurt FAGE Total Greek Yogurt
🧂 Salt
🧄 2 cloves garlic crushed

For Frying and Garnish:
🧄 6 cloves garlic
🫒 Olive oil
🌿 1 tbsp dry mint
🌶️ 1 tsp chili flakes

Instructions

1- Prepare the Dough:

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 egg, and 1 tbsp of salt.
Gradually add cold water while mixing until a medium-soft dough forms.
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

2- Prepare the Filling:

Thoroughly wash and finely chop the leeks or chives.
In another bowl, mix the chopped leeks with salt, pepper, ground coriander seeds, chili flakes, and olive oil until well combined.

3- Roll Out the Dough:

Roll out the rested dough using a rolling pin or a pasta machine into a thin sheet.
Cut the dough into circles using a cookie cutter or a glass.
Place a small amount of leek filling in the center of each circle, moisten the edges with water, fold over, and seal tightly.

4- Make the Sauce:

Sauté one finely chopped onion in oil over medium heat until translucent.
Add 1 cup of tomato purée, salt, and pepper, then stir in the kidney beans. Cook until the sauce slightly thickens.

5- Prepare the Yogurt Sauce:

In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt with a pinch of salt and crushed garlic until smooth.

6- Fry the Garlic:

In a small pan, heat olive oil and fry 6 cloves of garlic until lightly golden. Be careful not to overcook them.

7- Cook the Dumplings:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Gently add the dumplings and cook for 3–5 minutes or until they float and are cooked through. Drain well.

8- Assemble and Garnish:

Layer a serving dish with creamy yogurt sauce, followed by a layer of dumplings.
Top with more yogurt sauce, kidney bean sauce, and garnish with fried garlic, dry mint, and chili flakes.

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: Approximately 400
Nutritional Info per Serving: Proteins: 12g, Fats: 15g, Carbohydrates: 55g
Equipment Needed: Mixing bowl, rolling pin or pasta machine, cookie cutter or glass, frying pan, large pot