Name: Authentic Aushak (Afghan) Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Afghanistan
Ingredients: *For the Dumpling Dough:**; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup warm water (approximately, may need slight adjustment); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; *For the Filling:**; 2 cups finely chopped leeks (white and light green parts only); 1 cup finely chopped fresh chives; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; *For the Tomato-Mint Sauce:**; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes; 1/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried mint (or 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped); 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; *For the Yogurt Sauce:**; 1 cup plain yogurt (full-fat preferred); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; *For Garnish (Optional):**; Additional fresh mint, chopped

Aushak (Afghan) Afghanistan

Dumplings filled with leeks and chives, topped with tomato-mint sauce and yogurt.

Afghanistan dumplings

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