Afghani Sugar Pumpkin With Goat And Yogurt Sauces (

Name: Afghani Sugar Pumpkin With Goat And Yogurt Sauces (Kaddo Bourani)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: -- Candied Pumpkins --; 2 sugar pie pumpkins (2-3lb each); 1/4 cup oil; 2 to 3 cups sugar; -- Yogurt Sauce --; 2 cups plain yogurt (greek is best, not nonfat); 2 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon dried mint or 8 chopped fresh leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste); -- Meat Sauce --; 1/4 cups vegetable/olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 1 to 2 lbs ground goat meat (you can also use beef); 1 tomato, chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 1/3 cups water

Servings: persons

-- Candied Pumpkins --
2 sugar pie pumpkins (2-3lb each)
1/4 cup oil
2 to 3 cups sugar
-- Yogurt Sauce --
2 cups plain yogurt (greek is best, not nonfat)
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon dried mint or 8 chopped fresh leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
-- Meat Sauce --
1/4 cups vegetable/olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 to 2 lbs ground goat meat (you can also use beef)
1 tomato, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/3 cups water

1
-- Candied Pumpkins --
2
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
3
Cut the top and bottom off the pumpkins - this makes it easier to chop them. Halve the pumpkins where the stem would have been and then halve again. This will yield 8 slices per pumpkin. Scoop out the seeds (reserve and toast them if you want). Peel the skin and the veiny rind off the slices.
4
Place the pieces hollow side up on a baking dish and cover with oil. Rub the oil in with your fingers or a baster. Coat the pumpkin with all the sugar. Really use all the sugar. If it won't stay on, you can bake them for 30 minutes and then add a second coating of sugar. The sweetness is balanced by the yogurt sauce.
5
Bake the pumpkins until they turn dark orange, about 2 to 3 hours. Baste the slices with the juices in the pan once towards the end of baking. Check them regularly towards the end to make sure they don't burn.
6
-- Yogurt Sauce --
7
Mix together the yogurt, garlic, mint and salt. Refrigerate. Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice if it isn't a little tart.
8
-- Meat Sauce --
9
Heat the oil in a medium or large saucepan. Add the onions and saute, stirring often until they are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
10
Add the ground goat and chop with a spatula so its in small pieces, cook until the meat isnt pink.
11
Stir in the tomato, garlic, coriander, salt, pepper and turmeric. Cook 5 minutes.
12
Add the tomato paste and stir. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Cover for a more watery sauce, allow steam to evaporate for a thicker sauce.

890

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: -- Candied Pumpkins --, 2 sugar pie pumpkins (2-3lb each), 1/4 cup oil, 2 to 3 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Afghani Sugar Pumpkin With Goat And Yogurt Sauces (Kaddo Bourani) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Afghani Sugar Pumpkin With Goat And Yogurt Sauces (Kaddo Bourani)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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