FROM AFGHANISTAN WITH LOVE
The first time I had this dish was at the Hellmand Afghani Restaurant in San Francisco. I fell in love immediately and went on a quest to recreate the flavors of this dish. It was called Pumpkin with Meat Sauce. I have switched to sweet potatoes because I like them better and they are more readily available year round.
Provided by Laurie Sanders
Categories Beef
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes to bite sizes. At this point you can either bake them in the oven for the entire time OR you may parboil them until just barely tender, drain and then proceed to step two.
- 2. Pour some of the vegetable oil (DO NOT USE OLIVE OIL) onto a jelly roll pan and use it to grease the pan well and then spread the drained sweet potato chunks out on the pan. Pour remaining oil over the potates and sprinkle the white sugar over it. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes stirring once if you parboiled them. If the potatoes are raw when you start this process, bake until tender stirring every ten minutes (probably 40-45 minutes).
- 3. Finely chop the onion while heating a couple tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet until it ripples. Add the onions, stir frequently and sautee until golden brown 10-15 minutes.
- 4. Add the ground beef and saute until the meat is no longer pink or about 5 minutes.
- 5. Dice up the tomato and mince the garlic. Add to meat and onions along with the coriander, salt, pepper and tumeric. Cook for 5 minutes.
- 6. Add 2-3 tablespoons of tomato paste and all the water bringing the mixture to a boil over high heat before covering, turning the heat down and simmering for about 15 minutes.
- 7. Plate with the sweet potatoes as the base and the meat sauce ladled over it.
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jude ajonye
jude.ajonye1@gmail.comI can't wait to try this recipe. It looks amazing!
Md Aziz
amd5@yahoo.comThis dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Arfat Islam
arfatislam@hotmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now one of my go-to dishes for dinner parties.
Stella D Garza
dstella70@yahoo.comThis dish was a great way to introduce my family to Afghan food. They loved the lamb and the flavors.
Abu Kaher Shoaib
abu.k@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new Afghan recipes to try, and this one did not disappoint. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.
Ermi Dallas
ermidallas@gmail.comThis dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The lamb was so tender and the flavors were incredible.
Anthony Ekekeocha
e_anthony15@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of lamb, but this dish was amazing. The meat was so tender and the flavors were perfect.
Ehite Haile
h.e67@yahoo.comThis dish is a must-try for any fan of Afghan food. The lamb is cooked to perfection and the flavors are incredible.
Kenneth Heath
heath@hotmail.co.ukThis is my favorite Afghan dish. The lamb is so flavorful and the sauce is creamy and delicious.
Sonny Wolfinheim
wolfinheims@hotmail.frI love this dish! The lamb is always so tender and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it.
Dil Rub
dil65@yahoo.comThis dish was okay. The lamb was a bit dry, but the flavors were good. I might try making it again with some adjustments.
Noor Alhuda
alhuda-noor@gmail.comI was disappointed with this dish. The lamb was tough and the flavors were bland. I won't be making this again.
selim molla
selim.molla@gmail.comThis dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. The lamb was tender and juicy, and the flavors were complex and interesting.
Mariam Hammad
mariam11@yahoo.comI wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Cric D
cric.d@gmail.comThis dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
la familia
familia-la50@hotmail.comI've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner. The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Talha Gujjar
talhagujjar61@yahoo.comThis was a great recipe. I made it for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The lamb was so juicy and tender, and the flavors were incredible.
Brittany Bowen
bbrittany@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of lamb, but this dish changed my mind. The meat was so tender and flavorful. I loved the combination of spices and the yogurt sauce was the perfect finishing touch.
Sher Wazir khan
s.khan@hotmail.comThis dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the lamb was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.