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Ingredients:
* 4 cups water
* 1 lb short cut noodles
* Broccoli (desired amount)
* 4 tbsp Butter
* 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
* 1 cup Half & Half
* 1 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
* Salt & Pepper (to taste)

Instructions:
1. Begin by bringing 4 cups of water to a boil.
2. Add short cut noodles and broccoli and let it simmer, covered, until noodles are tender and most of the water has been absorbed.
3. Next, add butter, garlic, salt, pepper, half & half, and Parmesan cheese.
4. Stir until noodles are fully coated and cheese has melted to perfection. Enjoy!

#pastarecipe #onepot #dinnerideas #alfredo #dinnerisserved by @halfghankitchen

Ingredients:
4 cups Extra Long Grain White Rice
1 cup Mung Beans
5 cups of Water
4 cups Beef Broth
1 cup Tomato Sauce
3/4 cup Oil
1 can Chickpeas
3/4 cup Cilantro (chopped)
2 tbsp Salt
1 tbsp Black Pepper
1 tbsp No Salt Seasoning Mix
1 tbsp Dill

Garlicky Yogurt:
Greek Yogurt
Garlic (minced)
Dried Mint
Hot Oil

Recipe:
1. Add rinsed rice and mung beans to a large Dutch oven, then add water, beef broth, tomato sauce, oil, chickpeas, seasonings, and cilantro.
2. Mix together and bake covered for 1 hour at 380 degrees or until the Mung Beans are fully cooked/soft. Add more liquid as needed.
3. Mix together and place the lid back on and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
4. In a separate bowl, mixed together Greek yogurt and minced garlic. Top it off with dried mint and pour hot oil on top.

#stickyrice #recipe #comfortfood #easyrecipes #homecooking by @halfghankitchen

Ingredients:
4 cups Basmati Rice (extra long grain)
1/4 cup Oil
1/2 cup Water
Salt

Recipe:
1. Soak rice in warm water for an hour, then rinse until water runs clear.
2. In a pot, boil water and add drained rice in. Cook 5-7 minutes, before draining completely.
3. Add oil, water, and salt to the rice, carefully stir together.
4. Create holes in the rice, cover it and bake in the oven for 10-20 minutes at 400 degrees. Or until rice is fully cooked and ready to enjoy!

#ricedish #howtomakerice #afghanrecipes #easyrecipes #easyrecipe by @halfghankitchen

Homemade potato and herb Bolani paired with @maazahmagic dips. Crisp on the outside, tender in the center, and built for scooping. You can now find Maazah’s dips in the refrigerated aisle at your local @target

Follow @halfghankitchen for more easy to follow Afghan recipes like this!

Ingredients
Dough
5 cups All-Purpose Flour
2 cups Slightly Hot Water
1/2 cup Oil
2 tbsp Instant Yeast
1-2 tbsp Salt

Filling
3 large Potatoes
Cilantro (diced)
Green Onion (thinly diced)
1 cup Tomato Sauce
1 tbsp Oil
No Salt Seasoning (to taste)
Salt (to taste)

Recipe
1. Combine the flour, yeast, salt, oil, and water in a big bowl and knead it into a dough and cover for an hour to let it rise.
2. Cut the dough into two pieces, and flatten them out on baking sheets.
3. Rub a bit of oil and water over it, then created ridges with your fingers, using water to help smooth it out.
4. Place the trays into the oven on the lowest rack for 20-30 minutes at 400 degrees.
5. Broil the top on high for a few minutes if you desire a more charred look.
6. Boil, peel and mash potatoes.
7. Then mix the mashed potatoes with chopped cilantro, green onions, tomato sauce, oil, salt, and a no salt seasoning blend.
8. Roll out a small portion of the dough until it as flat as you’d like.
9. Add filling to half of the dough and fold the other side over. Pinching the edges closed.
10. Lightly oil a pan and fry each side until golden brown.
11. Dip it in your favorite Maazah lentil dips and enjoy!

#maazahmagic #lentildips #stuffedflatbread #ad #vegetarian by @halfghankitchen

Ingredients:
3 cups Water
1/3 cup Green Tea Leaves
1 Cinnamon Stick
2-3 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 cup Sugar
1-2 tsp Ground Cardamom
1/2 gallon Milk

Recipe:
1. Start by boiling water with a cinnamon stick, then add green tea leaves and let them soften.
2. Gradually sprinkle in baking soda until the bubbles turn pink.
3. Strain the liquid, then gracefully pour it between bowls to cool it down and intensify its gorgeous hue. You can also skip this step and use ice cubes instead.
4. In a separate pot, heat up your milk and then pour the tea in.
5. Add sugar and ground cardamom, and mix it all together.
6. Serve hot or over ice and enjoy!

#sheerchai #milktea #chai #chaitealatte #pinktea by @halfghankitchen

Ingredients:
1 lb Ground Beef
1 Onion (diced)
1 tbsp Garlic (minced)
2 tsp Coriander
2 tsp Cumin
2 tsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Turmeric
1 tsp Garam Masala
Salt (to taste)
2 tbsp Tomato Paste
1 can Diced Tomatoes
1 cup Cracked Wheat (Bulgur)
1/2 cup Mung Beans (dry)
6 cups Water
1 can Kidney Beans
1 can Pinto Beans

Toppings:
Greek Yogurt
Cilantro
Dried Dill
Green Onions

Recipe:
1. Sauté ground beef, diced onion and minced garlic in your pressure cooker.
2. Next, add coriander, cumin, chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, and salt.
3. Then, add tomato paste, diced tomatoes, cracked wheat, mung beans, and water.
4. Mix together and set pressure cooker on high for 20 minutes. When done, release pressure and add kidney and pinto beans.
5. If a more soupy consistency is desired, add more water, otherwise garnish your Mashawa and enjoy!

#afghancuisine #afghanifood #mashawa #soup #easyrecipes by @halfghankitchen

Ingredients:
Ice, for freezing
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
¼ cup sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons ground green cardamom
1 tsp rosewater, optional
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
@cascadianfarm Organic French Vanilla Almond Granola, for topping

Instructions
1. Fill a large chilled bowl or pot with cubed or crushed ice. If you have clean, fresh snow, you can use some of that as well.
2. Place a smaller bowl into the ice bath and add the milk, heavy cream, sugar, cardamom, rosewater, if using, and vanilla extract, if using. Stir to combine.
3. Continuously rotate or spin the smaller bowl in the ice until the milk mixture thickens into a creamy, ice cream-like texture. This can take a long while, so be patient!
4. Spoon into serving bowls, top with Cascadian Farm Organic French Vanilla Almond Granola, and serve immediately.

#easyrecipes #homemade #icecream #afghan #sheeryakh by @halfghankitchen

Ingredients:
Meatballs (Kofta)
1 lb Ground Beef
1/2 Onion
1 cup Cilantro
1 tbsp Garlic (minced)
1 tbsp Oil
1 Egg
Coriander
Cinnamon
Cumin
Salt (to taste)

Tomato Sauce:
1/2 Onion chopped)
1 cup tomato sauce
2 tbsp Tomato Paste
1 tbsp Garlic (minced)
Turmeric
Coriander
Salt & Pepper (to taste)
2 cups Water

Recipe:
1. Begin by placing an onion, cilantro, garlic cloves, and oil into a food processor, pulsing until finely chopped, and then pour this mixture over ground beef.
2. Then add an egg, cinnamon, salt, coriander and cumin, and thoroughly mix together.
3. Next, shape the mixture into small balls and gently pressing them into patties. Set them aside.
4. Start your tomato sauce by adding diced onion, tomato sauce, tomato paste, minced garlic, water, turmeric, and coriander to a large pan. Stir everything together.
5. Allow the tomato sauce to simmer, and then add the meatballs (kofta) to the sauce. Let it all cook for about 30 minutes until the sauce thickens and your Kofta is cooked.

Challow

Ingredients:
4 cups Basmati Rice (extra long grain)
1/4 cup Oil
1/2 cup Water
Salt

Recipe:
1. Soak rice in warm water for an hour, then rinse until water runs clear.
2. In a pot, boil water and add drained rice in. Cook 5-7 minutes, before draining completely.
3. Add oil, water, and salt to rice, carefully stir together.
4. Create holes in the rice, place a paper towel on top and cover. Steam until rice is fully cooked.

#afghanrecipes #challow #kofta #afghanifood #EasyRecipes by @halfghankitchen

Sabzi:
2 tbsp Oil
1 bunch Green Onion (chopped)
1 bunch Cilantro (chopped)
16 oz Spinach
Salt & Pepper (to taste)
1 cup Beef Broth
1/2 cup Tomato sauce
1/2 can Kidney Beans (optional)

Recipe:
1. Begin by sautéing the green onions in oil.
2. Then add the cilantro, spinach, salt, pepper, beef broth, and tomato sauce.
3. Cover the mixture and cook until the spinach becomes tender.
4. If desired, add kidney beans at this stage. Cover once more and allow the dish to simmer on low heat for an extended period. The longer the simmering time, the more effectively the flavors will be absorbed.

#sabzi #herbstew #fiber #veggies #easyrecipes by @halfghankitchen

I paired the @rootberry_life Tikka Masala with a fresh Salata and its delicious sauce for a bright, satisfying twist. With tofu, hearty chickpeas, and white rice already in the bowl, adding this homemade mix of red onion, tomato, cilantro, cucumber, and lemon turns a generous portion into a perfectly balanced, high-protein, and high-fiber meal!

#rootberry #highfiber #frozenmeals #highprotein #tikkamasala by @halfghankitchen

Ingredients:
Beef Hot Dogs
Hard Boiled Eggs
French Fries
Red Onions
Tomatoes
Cilantro
Chutney
Favorite Seasonings
Wraps

Instructions:
Start by preparing french fries, hard boiled eggs, cilantro, tomatoes, chutney, and onions. Next, grill the beef hot dogs and cut them in half. Assemble your wraps and enjoy!

#afghan #easyrecipes #streetfood #afghancuisine #wraps by @halfghankitchen

Ingredients
* 6-8 chicken drumsticks, varied by size
* 1 cup short-grain rice
* 1 large yellow onion, sliced
* 1 tbsp Garlic, minced
* 1 large tomato, diced or crushed
* 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
* 2 medium carrots, sliced
* 1 cup Cilantro/Parsley
* 1 tsp turmeric
* 1 tsp ground coriander
* salt and black pepper to taste
* 2+ cups of water, adjust if needed

Recipe
1. Saute the drumsticks with sliced onions, oil, garlic, and the seasonings.
2. Cook for about 5 minutes and then add the tomatoes and pressure cook on high for 20 minutes with a 10 minute natural release. Add water if needed.
3. Remove the drumsticks and debone them completely. Add it back in along with the rice, carrots, potatoes, and cilantro/parsley.
4. Pressure cook again for 10 minutes on high, with a natural release.

#soup #SoupSeason #AfghanCuisine #easyrecipes #OnePotMeal by @halfghankitchen