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Traditional Gilani Vavishka with crispy potatoes

Vavishka (Persian Minced Meat Dish)

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Traditional Northern Iranian Vavishka made with minced meat, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and spices, served with crispy fried potatoes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Iranian, Persian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g minced meat beef, lamb, or chicken
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 potatoes diced and fried
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: parsley or cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a pan, sauté onions until golden. Add garlic, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add minced meat, stir until browned.
  3. Add chopped tomatoes and tomato paste, cook until softened. Add ½ cup water, cover, and simmer.
  4. Meanwhile, fry potatoes until golden.
  5. Serve Vavishka hot with rice or bread, topped with fried potatoes and fresh herbs.