Afghani Moshawa Bean Soup With Ground Beef Recipe

Name: Afghani Moshawa Bean Soup With Ground Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup split yellow moong dal; 1/2 lb ground beef; 1 onion, diced; 2 cups water, divided; 1 minced garlic clove; 2 teaspoons salt; 6 ounces tomato paste; 15 ounces kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 15 ounces chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 6 cups water; 2 cups yogurt; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; dried mint, as needed

Servings: persons

1 cup split yellow moong dal
1/2 lb ground beef
1 onion, diced
2 cups water, divided
1 minced garlic clove
2 teaspoons salt
6 ounces tomato paste
15 ounces kidney beans, rinsed and drained
15 ounces chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
6 cups water
2 cups yogurt
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
dried mint, as needed

1
Cook the moong dal in water (not included in ingredients) in a saucepan over medium heat until tender, but the lentils are still separate. Drain.
2
In a dutch oven or other large soup pot, fry the ground beef over medium heat.
3
Puree the onion in 1 cup water in a blender or food processor and add to the ground beef.
4
Add garlic and salt also to the meat and stir-fry for about 10 minutes.
5
Add the tomato paste and 1 more cup water and simmer 10 more minutes.
6
Add the kidney beans, chickpeas, moong dal, ground coriander, black pepper, cayenne powder, and 6 cups water. Stir and simmer for 20 more minutes.
7
Check to see if 1/4 -1/2 teaspoon more of salt is needed.
8
Turn off heat.
9
In a blender put the yogurt, 1/2 cup water, flour and cornstarch and puree.
10
After the soup has cooled slightly stir in the yogurt mixture. Do not boil the yogurt or it will curdle. Sprinkle with dried mint. Serve with naan or pita bread.

635

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup split yellow moong dal, 1/2 lb ground beef, 1 onion, diced, 2 cups water, divided, and more.

Yes, Afghani Moshawa Bean Soup With Ground Beef falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Afghani Moshawa Bean Soup With Ground Beef

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