Intro to Dum Pukht. Let’s make a classic Afghan dish, dum pukht. Traditionally, this is a slow-cooked dish over fire. Afghans use lamb, sometimes even older lamb. (mutton)As a result slow-cooking the dish is the way to go. (unless!) Unless you have a pressure...
Plate of Afghan Palaw Afghan palaw is a staple in our homes. You’ve had our famous qabli palaw with carrots and raisins. But that is not eaten every day by Afghans. Sometimes we just have a simple palaw, or challow. What is Afghan Palaw? If you’ve had...
a dish of shireen palaw Fall is in the air, so it’s time for some delicious rice dishes! One of our favorites is shireen palaw, a sweet rice dish served in Afghanistan and Iran. This dish generally has orange or other fruits and nuts, making it perfect for the...
Let’s make vegan biryani. Vegan Biryani with Aahu Barah Rice in the Background It is the time of year for Thanksgiving in the United States. As someone born in Afghanistan but who moved to the US at 18 months old, I have experienced all the traditional...
Today you’ll learn how to make biryani. There is nothing like the smell of biryani cooking on a lazy weekend morning. This ancient dish, popular throughout Asia and the Middle East, is a delicious mix of rice, spices, and meat. While it may take a little time to...
How to make rice: want to learn? Making rice might seem intimidating, but it’s really not that hard. In this post, we’re going to teach you how to make Afghan challow, or white rice. This recipe takes a little practice, but once you get the hang of it,...
