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Afghan Bolani - Vegan




Ingredients:

For the dough:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water

For the filling:
3 medium-sized potatoes mashed/riced
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Oil as needed

Method:

Mix salt and all purpose flour and form a well and add water in the center and knead into a soft dough.  Set aside covered and well greased.

Boil and peel potatoes and either mash it or use a ricer.  Add green onions and all the spices along with salt and mix well.

Divide the dough in 8 equal portions and roll it out into a round approximately 6 inch disc.  Place the filling on one side and fold it into half and seal the edges.  You can use water to seal the edges.  Leave it plain or make design using a fork or crimp it like a pie crust.

Dust of excess flour if used and deep fry.

Serve hot with yogurt or any dip of your choice.

Notes:

This is not an authentic recipe but just my version of it, I had tried this a couple of years ago and loved it and here is my recreation without yeast.
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