Meatballs with Noodles Tossed in Yogurt

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== Ingredients ==
* 2 pounds ground beef
* ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 2 teaspoons ground coriander
* 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
* 1 pinch cayenne pepper
* salt to taste
* black pepper to taste
* 2 cloves garlic crushed
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1 Spanish onion finely chopped
* 6 large ripe plum tomatoes core -- peel, chop
* 4 sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped
=== Noodles ===
* 1 pound fresh fine egg noodles in Asian markets
* 1½ cups plain yogurt
* 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
* ½ cup fresh mint chopped
== Directions ==
=== Meatballs ===
# In a bowl, combine the beef, cinnamon, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, salt, pepper, and half of the garlic.
# With clean hands, mix thoroughly, then shape the meat into ¾-inch meatballs.
# Set them aside.
# In a large, flameproof casserole, heat the oil, add the onion, and cook over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until it is very soft.
# Turn the heat to medium-high and add the meatballs.
# Cook, turning them often, until they lose their pink color.
# Add the plum tomatoes and remaining garlic.
# Cover the pan, turn down the heat, and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
# Add the sun-dried tomatoes, salt, and pepper and cook the mixture for 5 minutes over low heat, stirring once or twice.
=== Noodles ===
# Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
# Add the noodles and cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until they are tender but still have some bite.
# Drain the noodles and transfer them to a bowl.
# Stir in the yogurt, garlic, and salt.
# Toss thoroughly and transfer to 6 wide bowls.
# Spoon meatballs around the edges of each bowl of noodles, add the mint to the center and serve at once.
Category:Afghan Appetizers
Category:Afghan Meat Dishes
Category:Egg noodle Recipes
Category:Ground beef Recipes
Category:Meatball Recipes
Category:Plum tomato Recipes
Category:Sun-dried tomato Recipes
Category:Tajikistani Appetizers
Category:Tajikistani Meat Dishes
Category:Yogurt Recipes