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Afghan Bolani with Saffron Yogurt Dip

Afghan bolani with saffron yogurt dip
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

  1. Dough: Mix flour, salt, water, oil. Knead 8 minutes. Rest 30 minutes.
  2. Filling: Combine potato, scallion, cilantro, cumin, salt, pepper.
  3. Shape: Divide dough into 6 balls. Roll each thin (8" round). Spread filling over half. Fold and seal.
  4. Cook: Brush a hot skillet with oil. Cook each bolani 3 minutes per side until golden.
  5. Dip: Whisk yogurt + saffron bloom + lemon + garlic + salt.
  6. Serve warm with dip.

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