A plate of Khajoor Afghan Fried Donuts Khajoor (also spelled Khoujoor or Kahjur) is a delicious Afghan fried donut. This recipe is special because I brought my khalla jana (aunt) on to teach me how to make it. Here are some tips to help you out. Khajoor is best with a...
Picture of White Chocolate Fudge with Saffron and Rose Let’s make a white chocolate fudge recipe, shall we? Before we start, let me share a few differences between American and Afghan fudge. Differences between American and Afghan Fudge. Afghan fudge, known as...
Picture of Sheer Payra fudge with nuts Sheer pira is Afghan milk fudge. It is hugely popular in Afghanistan. I was born in Kandahar but moved here at 18 months in the early 70s. Growing up in America, we didn’t eat much of this, but I have grown to love it....
Picture of apple upside down cake There’s nothing quite like a delicious upside down cake, and today I’m going to show you how to make an Afghan version of this classic dessert. This recipe uses some popular flavors in Afghanistan, so it’s sure to be...
Pumpkin roll season is here. Picture of sliced pumpkin roll. As the days grow shorter and the leaves start to change color, it can only mean one thing: pumpkin season is here! a pumpkin roll is a classic autumn dessert, but why not give it a savory twist this year?...
Let’s make Sheer Chai and Firini Donuts today! Afghan cuisine is known for its delicious and unique flavors. Sheer chai and firini are two of our favorite Afghan dishes, so we decided to put them together to make a tasty donut! First, our sheer chai dough is...
