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Borani Kadoo (Afghani Squash Salad)

This is a complete taste sensation - a melange of sweet, savoury and sour. Perfectly tangy and spiced tomatoes coat soft and creamy squash. When topped with a cooling and garlicky yoghurt sauce, this amazing salad becomes one of the highlights of my year so far!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 191 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer , Snacks

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 medium green squash (or zucchini)(cut into 1-inch slices)
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 3 tomatoes (peeled & chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • salt & pepper
For the yoghurt sauce
  • 2 tbsp Greek style yoghurt (plain)
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • ¼ tsp salt
Other Ingredients
  • 2 tsp dried mint (or dried dill)
  • ½ lemon (juice of)
  • Extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling) (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a deep frying pan over a moderate heat. Fry the squash/zucchini slices for 5-6 minutes until browned both sides. Remove to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
  2. Add the turmeric, paprika, and garlic to the pan and fry for 10 seconds, then add the tomatoes. Stir well to combine. Add ½ cup water, bring to a simmer and cook gently for 10 minutes (uncovered) until soft and reduced.
  3. Return the squash/zucchini to the pan and season with salt & pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, uncovered. Mash a few of the squash slices with a fork. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.
To make the yoghurt sauce
  1. Whisk together the yoghurt, garlic, and salt. Add 1-2 tbsp water to thin out the sauce a little.
Arrange the salad
  1. Arrange the cooled zucchini/tomato mix on a serving platter and drizzle over all the yoghurt sauce. Generously sprinkle over the dried mint/dill and a little lemon juice along with a healthy glug of extra virgin olive oil.
  2. Serve with flatbreads to dip and scoop up the salad.

Nutrition Information

Calories 191kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 171mg (7%) Potassium 776mg (22%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1470IU (29%) Vitamin C 56mg (62%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 191

% Daily Value*

Calories 191kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 171mg 7%
Potassium 776mg 17%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1470IU 29%
Vitamin C 56mg 62%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.