A beloved staple of the Afghan breakfast table, Gandana-o-Tokhm transforms humble leeks into a vibrant, savory masterpiece. This dish celebrates the mild, onion-like sweetness of '...
Afghan Recipes
Explore authentic Afghan dishes and cooking traditions
Mantu-e-Tarkari is a vibrant, vegetarian reimagining of Afghanistan’s most beloved street food and celebratory dish. These delicate, hand-folded dumplings are packed with a savory ...
A cornerstone of the Afghan breakfast table (Nashta), Muraba-e-Behi is a slow-cooked masterpiece that transforms the astringent, pale quince into a tender, ruby-red delicacy. Infus...
Bolani is a beloved Afghan street food and family staple, cherished for its thin, shatteringly crisp crust and savory vegetable interior. Traditionally served as a snack, appetizer...
A beloved staple of Afghan street food, Bolani-e-Kachaloo is a thin, pan-fried turnover that offers a perfect symphony of textures. The dough is rolled incredibly thin to achieve a...
A beloved staple of Kabul’s vibrant street food scene, Bolani-e-Kadu is a masterpiece of textures and contrasting flavors. These pan-fried turnovers feature a paper-thin, shatterin...
Borani Kadu is a crown jewel of Afghan vegetarian cuisine, offering a mesmerizing contrast between the silky sweetness of slow-braised pumpkin and the sharp, cooling tang of garlic...
A crown jewel of Afghan 'Shirini,' this baklava is a fragrant masterpiece that balances the crunch of paper-thin phyllo with a rich, spiced nut filling. Unlike its counterparts, th...
A beloved staple of Afghan street food and festive celebrations, Jalebi is a masterpiece of texture and aroma. These intricate, deep-fried spirals are fermented to create a subtle ...
In the heart of Afghanistan, Kahwah is more than just a tea; it is a timeless gesture of hospitality and a soothing balm for the soul. This aromatic infusion blends high-quality gr...
Nan-e-Rogani is the luxurious, festive cousin of the everyday Afghan flatbread, enriched with melted butter and milk to create a tender, pillowy crumb. Traditionally baked in a cla...
Nan-e-Shirmal is the crown jewel of Afghan hospitality, a luxuriously soft and slightly sweet bread enriched with whole milk and fragrant saffron. Traditionally served at weddings ...
Sharbat-e-Behi is a jewel of Afghan hospitality, a fragrant quince syrup that captures the essence of autumn in a glass. This elegant beverage transforms the astringent, hardy quin...
A beloved staple of Kabul’s vibrant street food scene, Pakora-e-Kachaloo are thinly sliced potatoes enveloped in a seasoned chickpea flour batter and fried to golden perfection. Th...
Peshpo is a beloved Afghan delicacy, known for its paper-thin, shatteringly crisp layers and its delicate infusion of aromatic cardamom. Traditionally served at weddings and festiv...
A cornerstone of Afghan home cooking, Qormah-e-Kachaloo is a soul-warming potato stew that transforms humble ingredients into a vibrant, aromatic masterpiece. This dish features te...
A jewel of Afghan cuisine, Qormah-e-Kadu is a stunning vegetarian masterpiece that perfectly balances the natural sweetness of sugar pumpkin with a savory, spiced tomato base. This...
Reshta Palaw is a stunning architectural masterpiece of Afghan cuisine, where long-grain basmati rice is harmoniously interlaced with deeply toasted 'reshta' (noodles). This dish r...
Ferni-e-Zafaran is the crown jewel of Afghan desserts, traditionally served at weddings, Eid celebrations, and special family gatherings. This luscious, velvet-smooth pudding is th...
Shorwa-e-Dall is a soul-warming staple of Afghan hospitality, blending protein-rich red lentils with a tapestry of sun-drenched spices. Unlike its thinner counterparts, this soup i...
Tahchin is a masterpiece of Afghan and Persian culinary traditions, known for its stunning golden crust and fragrant, aromatic center. This dish transforms simple basmati rice into...
A staple of the Afghan breakfast table (Nashta), Tokhm-e-Nimrou is a vibrant and aromatic take on the classic sunny-side-up egg. This dish transforms simple eggs into a flavor powe...
A beloved staple of Kabul’s vibrant street food scene, Bolani-e-Gandana consists of paper-thin dough stuffed with a savory, peppery filling of fresh leeks and herbs. These turnover...
Piraki is a beloved Afghan street food and home-cooked treasure, offering a delightful crunch that gives way to a savory, aromatic center. These crescent-shaped turnovers are tradi...