Afghan Noodles Recipe

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   Prepare pasta according to package directions, drain.

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   In a tiny-mesh sieve or possibly a cheesecloth-lined colander, drain the yogurt for 1/2 hour.

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   While pasta cooks, in a small bowl, combine liquid removed yogurt, 1/2 tsp.

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   of the chili pwdr, lemon juice and 1/2 of the mint, set aside.

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   In a frying pan saute/fry the onion in the vegetable oil till translucent/soft.

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   Add in grnd beef and saute/fry just till the pink disappears.

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   Drain beef well, then return to frying pan and add in remaining chili pwdr, remaining mint, salt and pepper and cook one minute more.

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   Add in the tomatoes and simmer five min.

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   Transfer pasta onto a serving plate and pour yogurt mix on top.

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    Then spoon meat mix over yogurt and noodles and serve.

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    Note: 2 tsp.

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    dry mint can be substituted for fresh mint.

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    NOTES : This is a dish I haven't made for a while but I think it will be on next week's menu.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.