Recette de cuisineHomemade recipes · Hainaut
Favorites
Kabuli apple

Kabuli apple

Appetizers

A flavorful and spicy starter, perfect for satisfying a light appetite. The baked apples, chickpeas, and spices create a delicious combination.

Enlarge photo

Recipe from MD Abu Siyam (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

↓ Jump to recipe

Kabul apples are a popular street food in Bangladesh, served on the streets and even outside schools and universities. This recipe combines Kabul apples, chickpeas, and spices for a unique and flavorful dish.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Resting5 min
  • Total35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodmixture
  • Estimated cost$2.81 $0.70 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.86
  • $0.46
  • $0.15
  • $0.78
  • $0.07
  • $0.19
  • $0.03
  • $0.05
  • $0.22

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. First, cool the apples and cooked lentils, then place them in a large bowl.
  2. Then, add chopped onions, fresh chili peppers, and cilantro leaves. ≈ 3 min
  3. Now, add yogurt and lemon juice. ≈ 3 min
  4. These two ingredients contribute to giving the overall flavor a tangy and refreshing quality. ≈ 3 min
  5. Next, gradually add the sea salt, table salt, cumin powder, black pepper, and spice blend, mixing well after each addition. ≈ 3 min
  6. If you wish, you can lightly sprinkle with a local spice (a type of seasoning) to add extra flavor and a crispy texture. ≈ 2 min
  7. It is recommended to let the mixture rest for 5 minutes before serving, so that all the ingredients can fully combine.

The bill

Kabuli apple

  • 3-4 baked clay apples (medium size, peeled and cut into small pieces)$0.86
  • 240 ml of cooked chickpeas$0.46
  • Chopped onion: 1/2 cup$0.15
  • Chopped chives, 1/4 cup$0.78
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice$0.07
  • 1 teaspoon of toasted cumin seeds$0.19
  • Half a teaspoon of fine salt$0.03
  • Spices (ground black pepper): 1/4 teaspoon$0.05
  • 1 tablespoon of curry paste$0.22

Total$2.81

that's $0.70 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

Affiliate links

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 3-4 baked clay apples (medium size, peeled and cut into small pieces)
  • 240 ml of cooked chickpeas
  • Chopped onion: 1/2 cup
  • Freshly chopped chili peppers, 2 (optional)
  • Chopped chives, 1/4 cup
  • Buttermilk: 2 tablespoons
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon of toasted cumin seeds
  • Half a teaspoon of fine salt
  • ordinary salt, to taste
  • Spices (ground black pepper): 1/4 teaspoon
  • 1 tablespoon of curry paste
  • (Optional) Walls: 1/2 cup

The screen stays on while cooking mode is open.
🎬 Have a video of this recipe? Suggest a YouTube link

Did you film this recipe, or do you know a video that shows it? Axelle watches it before adding it to the page.

Nothing is published before approval.

✏️ A mistake, an idea for this recipe? Suggest a correction

Reviews (0)

Rate this recipe Be the first to rate it!

Your rating