Borani Kadoo – Kaddo – Afghan Pumpkin

Some people are surprised when they hear that one of the most popular dishes in Afghanistan is pumpkin. Borani Kadoo – Kaddo is a delicious mix of roasted pumpkin (or other squash) mixed with creamy yogurt and rich fried onions. How could that go wrong? No need to have the same old boring side dishes

Kabuli pulao recipe – Afghan National Dish

Not only is this a great and hearty dish for fall, it has the beautiful orange carrots. You know you want to color-coordinate your Fall table.

Afghan Sheer Chai Recipe

Afghan Sheer Chai is the Afghan recipe to end all Afghan recipes. Learn how to make this and you will attract many Afghans. It is also a great recipe to win friends and influence people.

This sweet, milky, and spiced tea is great for after dinner or in the morning. We make it during suhoor, the meal before fasting during Ramadan.

Aush Afghan Noodle Soup – Cold-Weather Treat

Aush is the king of noodle soup. Move over Campbell’s, this is your new cold-weather treat.

Shorwa- The Afghan Soup

Shorwa is to soup as Sahara is to desert and Chai is to tea – Shorwa is the pashto word for soup. BUT in Afghanistan, shorwa is a very particular soup. See, all other soups have to be described, chicken soup, vegetable soup, etc. But shorwa – well, everyone knows what you are talking about