Beet Salad Recipe – Borani Laboo
A bowl of borani laboo. Beets are a delicious root vegetable served hot or cold, sour or savory. This Beet salad recipe is popular in Iran and Afghanistan. We love our veggies, and more particularly, we love to combine them with a yogurt sauce. For another veggie dish...
Afghan Palaw – Afghani Brown Rice
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 brown-colored...
Khajoor – Afghan Fried Donut
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...
Afghan Dopiaza Meat Stew with Onions
Afghan Dopiaza is a meat dish close to the hearts of all Afghans. It is my favorite Afghan meat dish. My mom will always use lamb when she can, but this can be made with beef or goat. picture of Afghan Dopiaza Dopiaza means Onions Two Ways The signature flavor of this...
Potato Ghorma (korma) Afghan Style
a bowl of potato ghorma with a piece of Afghan bread in it Ghorma (a stew) is prevalent in Afghanistan. Potato ghorma is popular in various regions for a good reason. Meat can be pretty expensive. Let's make it! What is a Ghorma? Ghorma, or korma in Indian cuisine, is...
White Chocolate Fudge Recipe – Afghan Style
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 sheer...
Sheer Pira Afghan Milk Fudge
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. Let's make...
Best Recipes of 2022
Looking for my best recipes for 2022? I wanted to make an easy post with all the recipes in one spot. I've collected my ten favorite recipes of 2022 here at Afghan Cooks. What are your favorite recipes that you made in 2022? Please share with me in the comments. As...
New year’s eve recipe ideas
Looking for New year's eve recipe ideas? I've rounded up 5 of the Afghan (or Afghan-inspired) recipes that I think will be a hit for your new year's eve. I tried to include easy and exciting recipes that appeal to many guests. If you like these recipes, you can learn...
Upside Down Cake – Afghan Style
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 a hit with your...