Aush (Afghani Chili)
"This is a delicious and exotic alternative to American style chili. It's not too spicy, but combines intriguing flavors. I adapted this recipe from a traditional Afghani family favorite. It may be cooked in a slow cooker, dutch oven, or soup pot. Try it also with ground lamb or ground turkey."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Chickpea | 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained | 134 |
| Yogurt | 170g plain Greek | 100 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Spinach | 1 cup raw (30g) | 7 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Mint | 2 tbsp fresh (3g) | 2 |
| Bean | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried mint
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
- 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 (16 ounce) package fettuccine, broken in half
- 1 cup sour cream