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Parwana Afghan Kitchen’s pekowrahs with coriander and mint chutney

Recipe for pekowrahs with coriander and mint chutney by Parwana Afghan Kitchen in Adelaide.
Pekowrahs with coriander and mint chutney

Pekowrahs with coriander and mint chutney

John Laurie
6 - 8
30M
15M
45M

“Pekowrahs are a common street food in South East Asia,” says Durkhanai Ayubi. “My brother-in-law, Sayed Ashna, remembers eating them growing up in Afghanistan and later in Pakistan. This recipe is his.”

Ingredients

Coriander and mint chutney

Method

Main

1.For coriander and mint chutney, process coriander, mint, tomato, chillies and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add vinegar and process until smooth. Season to taste and refrigerate until required.
2.Combine potato, leek, chilli, garlic, ground coriander and ½ tsp ground black pepper in a bowl. Stir in flours, 150ml warm water (the consistency should be firm and not too runny). Season to taste.
3.Heat oil in a deep saucepan to 180C. Using a soup spoon, form medium-sized balls of batter and carefully lower into the oil in batches and deep-fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (2-3 minutes). Drain on paper towels and serve hot with coriander and mint chutney.

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