Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.66 pound

potato

boiled

1 pinch

salt

to taste

0.69 cup

corn oil

0.5 cup

onion

finely chopped

0.25 pound

ground beef

finely ground

1 tsp

black pepper

finely ground

1 tsp

garlic powder

0.25 cup

boiling water

0.33 cup

green pepper

finely chopped

4 unit

egg roll skins

raw

1 cup

chilled yogurt

Step 1
~4 min

Boil the potato in salted water until tender (20-30 minutes), then drain.

Step 2
~4 min

Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a saucepan and sauté half the chopped onion until golden brown.

Step 3
~4 min

Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up lumps, until it loses its raw color.

Step 4
~4 min

Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 5
~4 min

Add the boiling water and cook until the liquid evaporates (about 5 minutes), then drain any excess oil.

Step 6
~4 min

Peel and grate the cooked potato into a bowl.

Step 7
~4 min

Add the remaining chopped onion, green pepper, and meat mixture to the grated potato.

Step 8
~4 min

Blend the mixture well.

Step 9
~4 min

Lay out the egg roll skins on a flat surface and rub the edges with water.

Step 10
~4 min

Spoon one-quarter of the meat mixture onto each skin, shaping it into a triangle.

Step 11
~4 min

Fold the other half of the skin over the meat and press to seal the edges.

Step 12
~4 min

Heat 1/2 cup of oil in a skillet and add the filled turnovers in batches.

Step 13
~4 min

Cook until golden brown on both sides (about 2 minutes per side).

Step 14
~4 min

Drain the cooked turnovers on paper towels.

Step 15
~4 min

Cut each turnover in half to make two triangles.

Step 16
~4 min

Serve hot with a spoonful of chilled yogurt.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Make sure to drain the meat mixture well to avoid soggy turnovers.

Adjust the amount of pepper to your preference.

Serve with a dollop of plain yogurt mixed with a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon juice for extra tang.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Filling can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer or snack.

Serve with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cucumber Salad
Tomato Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Afghanistan

Cultural Significance

Popular snack or street food in Afghanistan.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Eid
Nowruz

Occasion Tags

Casual Dining
Party Food

Popularity Score

65/100

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