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Afghan Cuisine

Kabuli Pulao

Kabuli pulao is a popular Afghan rice dish made with long-grain rice, lamb or chicken, raisins, carrots, and a blend of aromatic spices. 1)

Mantu

Mantu are Afghan dumplings stuffed with minced meat (usually beef or lamb) and onions, often served with a yogurt-based sauce and a sprinkle of dried mint. 2)

Aush

Aush is a hearty Afghan soup featuring noodles, legumes, and often yogurt, with variations that can include vegetables and spices. 3)

Bolani

Bolani is a type of stuffed flatbread, typically filled with a mixture of vegetables like potatoes, spinach, or pumpkin, and pan-fried to perfection. 4)

Qabili Palau

Qabili palau is a special Afghan rice dish often prepared for festive occasions, featuring tender pieces of meat, raisins, and carrots over fragrant rice. 5)

Sheer Khurma

Sheer khurma is a traditional Afghan dessert made from vermicelli noodles cooked in milk and flavored with nuts and dried fruits. 6)

Chapli Kebab

Chapli kebabs are spiced ground meat patties, often made with minced beef or chicken, and grilled to perfection. 7)

Aab Gosht: Aab gosht is a hearty Afghan soup made from meat (usually lamb), vegetables, and legumes, often flavored with dried mint. 8)

Shorwa-e Gandana

Shorwa-e gandana is a traditional Afghan soup made from dried chickpeas, noodles, and various vegetables, often flavored with garlic and spices. It's a hearty and comforting dish commonly enjoyed in Afghan households. 9)

Gosh-e Feel

Gosh-e feel, meaning “elephant ear,” is a popular Afghan pastry often enjoyed with a cup of tea. 10)

Shinwari Kebab

Shinwari kebabs are famous in Afghanistan and are usually made from marinated lamb or beef, grilled over open flames, and served with naan. 11)

Qaimaq

Qaimaq is a thick, clotted cream often served with Afghan sweets and desserts. 12)

Kadu Bouranee

Kadu bouranee is a dish made from sautéed pumpkin, often flavored with garlic yogurt sauce and ground beef. 13)

Ashak

Ashak are Afghan dumplings filled with leeks and served with a tomato and ground meat sauce, often topped with yogurt and dried mint. 14)

Sambosa

Sambosa, similar to samosas in other parts of the world, are fried pastries filled with a mixture of meat and spices. 15)