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Kaddo Pumpkin Bourani

Kaddo Pumpkin Bourani

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Difficulty Level: Intermediate
  • Prep Time:
    15 Minutes
  • Cook Time:
    PT35M
    20 Minutes
  • Yield:
    4 Servings
Bourani Kaddo is a classic Afghan dish of baked sweet squash with creamy yogurt. It can be served warm as a side dish or cold with pita bread for an appetizer.
Ingredients
  • 3 pounds pumpkin or butternut squash (peeled, seeded, cut into 2-inch pieces or slices)
  • ¼ cup Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
  • 1 cup diced tomato (fresh or canned)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic sauce (or 1 clove minced garlic, cooked in olive oil)
  • 1360.78g pumpkin or butternut squash (peeled, seeded, cut into 2-inch pieces or slices)
  • 59.15ml Olive oil
  • 4.26g cinnamon
  • 4.26g turmeric
  • 4.26g ground coriander
  • 25.56g honey or brown sugar
  • 236.59ml diced tomato (fresh or canned)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 236.59ml plain yogurt
  • 12.78g garlic sauce (or 1 clove minced garlic, cooked in olive oil)

Bourani Kaddo is a classic Afghan dish of baked sweet squash with creamy yogurt. It can be served warm as a side dish or cold with pita bread for an appetizer.

Preparation
STEP 1

Preheat oven to 450˚F.

STEP 2

Toss pumpkin or squash with olive oil, cinnamon, turmeric, coriander, sugar (if using), tomato, and salt and pepper.

STEP 3

Transfer to greased baking dish and cook until softened and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through.

STEP 4

While baking, mix yogurt with garlic sauce in a bowl. Season with salt.

STEP 5

Transfer squash to serving plate, top with yogurt sauce and serve.

Options

Possible garnishes include pomegranate arils, a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper, and fresh dill or mint.

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