Low Fat Chuchvara
Discover a lighter twist on a beloved Central Asian classic with this Low Fat Chuchvara recipe. These delicate homemade dumplings, traditionally known as chuchvara, are filled with a flavorful mixture of lean ground beef or turkey, aromatic spices like ground coriander, and fresh parsley, all wrapped in a tender, handmade dough. Simmered to perfection in a savory chicken broth, they’re served with a dollop of tangy, fat-free garlic yogurt sauce for a burst of creamy richness without the guilt. Perfect for a wholesome, comforting meal, this recipe is low in fat yet big on authentic flavor and is ready in under an hour. Whether you’re after a healthier comfort food option or a taste of Uzbekistan, this dish is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups water
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 pounds lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons ground coriander
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the water and egg. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes.
While the dough rests, prepare the filling by combining the lean ground beef or turkey, finely chopped onion, black pepper, fresh parsley, and ground coriander in a large bowl. Mix well.
Once the dough has rested, roll it out on a floured surface, aiming for a thin sheet of dough. Cut the dough into 2-inch squares using a knife or pastry cutter.
Place a small spoonful of filling in the center of each square. Fold the squares into triangle shapes and pinch the edges tightly to seal.
Bring the two corners of the triangle together and pinch them to form a tortellini-like shape.
In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Gently add the chuchvaras to the boiling broth and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until they float to the top and are cooked through.
In a small bowl, mix the fat-free plain yogurt with minced garlic and a pinch of salt.
Serve the cooked chuchvaras hot in bowls with some broth, topped with a dollop of the garlic yogurt sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
453 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.7 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 910 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.8 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 29.9 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 673 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
