Afghan Ashak or Aushak Afghan Dumplings

Afghan Ashak or Aushak Afghan Dumplings

Afghan Ashak or Aushak Afghan dumplings are a popular dish for both Afghans and non-Afghans alike. They can been seen at fancy parties or wedding dinners. They do take a lot of time but are worth it. Ashak (or “gandana”) are a dumpling filled with leeks...
Borani Banjan – Easy Eggplant Recipe

Borani Banjan – Easy Eggplant Recipe

Borani Banjan is one of the most popular Afghan dishes. Not only in Afghanistan, but around the world. If you love eggplant recipes, you have to add this to your rotation of dishes. It is vegetarian, but can even be made vegan with a plant-based yogurt. This delicious...
Salata Recipe – Afghan Salad

Salata Recipe – Afghan Salad

There is no ranch dressing or shredded cheese in this recipe. The Afghan salad (salata recipe) is simple and refreshing. If you understand the purpose of an Afghan salad, the lack of processed cheese and dressing will make sense to you. First, our website has a small...
Achar Recipe – Afghan Pickled Veggies

Achar Recipe – Afghan Pickled Veggies

Some History of Achar I learned how to make Afghan pickled vegetables (achar recipe)(or as Persians know them, Torshi) from my grandmother. May Allah (swt) grant her Jannah.  This pickle is done “granny pickle” style (phrase from my producer). That is, it...
Bolani Recipe – Afghan “Hot Pockets”

Bolani Recipe – Afghan “Hot Pockets”

Afghan Bolani is world famous. Now you have the bolani recipe! No, this isn’t hyperbole, I mean it look it up yourself? You don’t want to look it up? Ok, here’s the link from CNN travel 2019 that backs me up. My kids gave this the name “Afghan...
Borani Kadoo – Kaddo – Afghan Pumpkin

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...
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