Let’s make Firni!
Looking for a new dessert to try? Why not make firni, an Afghan custard that is both delicious and easy to make.
This recipe is perfect for summer days when you want something sweet but doesn’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen. The best part is that firni is topped with pistachios, so it’s a great way to get some healthy fats into your diet!
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Afghan Dopiaza Meat Stew with Onions
Description
Afghan dopiaza is a classic dish made with onions “two ways.”
Ingredients
2.5 pounds of bone-in meat (lamb, beef, or goat)
2 Tablespoons of cooking oil.
4 Large Onions
White Vinegar
2 Cups of Split Lentils (yellow is traditional)
3 Garlic Cloves Crushed
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Tumeric
Ground Black Pepper
4 Cups of Water
Instructions
1. First, prepare your onions. Slice the onions very thin. Take half and set them aside. Take the other half and soak it in white vinegar for quick pickling.
2. Next, heat your pressure cooker so that you can saute. Add your cooking oil. Saute the onions until soft.
3. While the onions soften, simmer your lentil until soft in a different pot.
4. Add your crushed garlic cloves to the pressure cooker, and add your meat.
5. Now add some simple spices. The focus of the flavor is the meat and onions. Add your salt, pepper, and tumeric.
6. Then pour your 4 Cups of water over the meat. Stir.
7. Cook in your Instant Pot on high pressure, meat, and for 30 minutes.
8. For the base, you want to lay some thin bread over your platter. Then, spoon your meat. Add your cooked lentils over it and then, finally, add your pickled onions.
Notes
Goes great with some Afghan bread.
Description
This Afghan custard, firni (firini, phirni) is unique in flavor and texture. If you want something to wow guests, but that also seems familiar, look no further.
Ingredients
3 cups milk (any sort of milk will be ok)
Instructions
7. Top with pistachios and serve.
Notes
Serve with some Afghan sheer chai.
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