How to Make Aush (Afghani Chili) - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of bold and spicy flavors, then you're in for a treat with this Afghani chili known as Aush. This rich and hearty soup is a staple in Afghan cuisine, and for good reason. It's packed with a medley of flavorful ingredients that come together to create a delicious and satisfying dish.

Aush is a blend of Middle Eastern and Indian culinary influences, resulting in a unique and vibrant flavor profile. The dish typically features a combination of lentils, beans, and an array...

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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 ½ tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 ½ 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; remove beef with a slotted spoon to a large pot, reserving drippings in the skillet. Cook and stir onion in reserved drippings until golden brown; remove with a slotted spoon and add to beef in the pot. Stir tomatoes with juice, garlic, red pepper, cumin, chili powder, mint, garam masala, garbanzo beans, and spinach into beef mixture; simmer over low heat for 3 to 6 hours.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat; stir in fettuccini and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well; stir pasta into the chili along with sour cream. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    613 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 64mg
    • Sodium: 467mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 79g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 229mg
    • Iron: 10mg
    • Potassium: 870mg