Afghan Cuisine

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Afghan Dishes

#1

Kabuli Pulao

Afghanistan's national dish and one of the great rice preparations of the world — long grain rice cooked in lamb broth, ...

#2

Mantu

Afghan dumplings — minced beef and onion parcels steamed and served on a bed of yoghurt and split pea sauce, topped with...

#3

Bolani

Afghan stuffed flatbread — thin dough filled with potato and chives, or spinach, and pan-fried in oil until golden and c...

#4

Aushak

Afghan leek dumplings — wonton wrappers filled with chopped leeks and spring onions, boiled and served on a yoghurt and ...

#5

Shorwa

Afghanistan's most fundamental soup — a clear broth of lamb or chicken with vegetables, chickpeas and spices. Every Afgh...

#6

Norinj Palaw

Fragrant orange rice studded with candied orange peel, almonds, and pistachios, a festive Afghan dish.

#7

Lawang

Lawang is an Afghan spice blend and flavoring agent derived from the bark of a plant related to cinnamon, used to add a ...

#8

Naan

Naan is a leavened flatbread baked at high heat, typically in a tandoor (clay oven), and is a staple of Afghan cuisine a...

#9

Chapli Kebab

Chapli kebab is a flat, pan-fried minced meat patty popular across Afghanistan and the Pashtun regions of Pakistan, seas...

#10

Afghan Dolma

Vine leaves or vegetables stuffed with spiced rice and herbs, an Afghan take on stuffed dishes.

#11

Kofta Chalow

Spiced meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, served over fluffy white rice.

#12

Shole Ghorbandi

Shole Ghorbandi is a hearty Afghan rice and mung bean porridge, slow-cooked until thick and creamy, often seasoned with ...

#13

Chainaki

Chainaki is a slow-cooked Afghan lamb and vegetable stew prepared and served in individual clay or ceramic pots, allowin...

#14

Shor Nakhod

Shor Nakhod is a popular Afghan street food and snack made from boiled chickpeas served warm with a tangy, spiced toppin...

#15

Tika Kebab

Tika Kebab is an Afghan grilled meat dish consisting of small, marinated chunks of lamb or beef threaded onto skewers an...

#16

Maushawa

A hearty bean and yogurt soup with meatballs, a comforting winter dish from Afghanistan.

#17

Afghan Kebab

Skewered, marinated cubes of lamb, grilled over charcoal until tender and smoky.

#18

Qorma

Qorma is a slow-cooked Afghan stew typically made with meat, onions, and a blend of warm spices, often enriched with ing...

#19

Sheer Yakh

A traditional Afghan ice cream, rich with cream and flavored with rosewater and pistachio.

#20

Uzbeki Palaw

Fragrant rice cooked with lamb, carrot, and raisins, an Afghan dish reflecting Central Asian roots.

#21

Landhi

Salted, sun-dried leg of lamb, a traditional method of preserving meat through the winter.

#22

Ashak

Ashak are Afghan dumplings filled with leeks or scallions, typically served topped with a seasoned ground meat sauce and...

#23

Sheer Khurma

Sheer Khurma is a rich, creamy vermicelli pudding made with milk, dates, and nuts, deeply associated with Eid celebratio...

#24

Bourani Banjan

Bourani Banjan is a classic Afghan dish of fried or roasted eggplant layered with a spiced tomato sauce and topped with ...

#25

Firnee

Firnee is a delicate Afghan milk pudding made from whole milk and ground rice or rice flour, lightly sweetened and fragr...

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