Recipes
Afghan Bolani with Saffron Yogurt Dip
By Raihan Saffron1 min read
Afghan bolani with saffron yogurt dip
Ingredients (Bolani)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper
Ingredients (Saffron yogurt dip)
- 10 threads Raihan Saffron, bloomed
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
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Dough: Mix flour, salt, water, oil. Knead 8 minutes. Rest 30 minutes.
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Filling: Combine potato, scallion, cilantro, cumin, salt, pepper.
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Shape: Divide dough into 6 balls. Roll each thin (8" round). Spread filling over half. Fold and seal.
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Cook: Brush a hot skillet with oil. Cook each bolani 3 minutes per side until golden.
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Dip: Whisk yogurt + saffron bloom + lemon + garlic + salt.
- Serve warm with dip.