Gondi Toveh

گندی تابه‌ای

IranMizrahiEveryday Meat 40 min 4 servings Medium

A distinctive Kashani Jewish variation of gondi in which the seasoned chickpea-and-poultry dumplings are pan-fried instead of poached. The result is crisp outside, tender inside, and warmly scented with cardamom and turmeric.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
  • 1 cup chickpea flour
  • 1 small onion, very finely grated
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 4 tablespoons neutral oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine the ground poultry, chickpea flour, grated onion, egg, cardamom, turmeric, pepper, salt, and parsley.

  2. 2

    Knead the mixture well with your hands for 3 to 4 minutes until it becomes sticky and cohesive.

  3. 3

    Cover and rest the mixture for 20 minutes so the chickpea flour hydrates.

  4. 4

    With damp hands, shape the mixture into small oval or round dumplings.

  5. 5

    Heat the oil in a wide skillet over medium heat and add the dumplings in a single layer.

  6. 6

    Pan-fry, turning gently, until the dumplings are golden on all sides and cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes total.

  7. 7

    Serve hot with herbs, flatbread, or rice.

Kosher notes

Meat dish. Use kosher-certified poultry and avoid serving with dairy accompaniments.

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