Afghan Cooks Recipe Blog
We have traditional recipes like bolani, and new creations like my Afghan Nachos.
Baked French Toast – Afghan Inspired
Baked French Toast, Afghan-Style Baked French toast is something that checks a lot of boxes. It's French toast, which we all love. It is baked, so it takes much less cleanup. And for this recipe, I added some simple Afghan inspiration to make this French toast recipe...
Halal Chicken and Rice Recipe
Basics of Halal Chicken and Rice Recipe. If you are lucky as I was to eat halal chicken and rice from a halal cart in the 90s, you still long for those delicious flavors. Moist chicken thighs, intensely flavored rice, and a little fresh chopped salad. Finish it with a...
Kishmish Paneer – Two Ingredient Cheese
Afghans love our Kishmish paneer. It is a simple 3-ingredient cheese, usually served with delicious Afghan raisins. Let's make it. What is Kishmish? Afghan Kishmish refers to the high-quality raisins produced in Afghanistan. Known for their distinctive taste, these...
Mulberry Kulfi Recipe (No Churn)
This mulberry kulfi recipe requires no ice cream maker and has all the lovely flavors from my home country, Afghanistan. I hope you enjoy it. Let's make it! What are Mulberries? Mulberries are small, sweet fruits from deciduous trees in the Morus genus. Typically...
Moist Lemon Cake Recipe with Cardamom
This lemon cake is bright, moist, and tasty and includes many traditional Afghan flavors. Let's make it. Basics Tips for Making a Great Cake Making a perfect cake requires careful attention to detail and adherence to some fundamental baking rules. First, always ensure...
Easy Afghan Samosa Recipe
Afghan samosas are unique and delicious. These are not like the ones you have had before. Let's make them. What is a Samosa? First, you are probably more familiar with Indian samosa. A samosa is a popular snack originating from the Indian subcontinent. It's a fried or...
Easy No Churn Peach Ice Cream
Everyone needs a no churn peach ice cream recipe for the summer, and I've got a great one for you here. What is No Churn Ice Cream? No-churn ice cream is a variation that does not require the traditional churning method to achieve its creamy texture. Instead, it...
Chicken Karahi
Chicken Karahi is a recipe that Afghans love but did not originate in Afghanistan. The different ethnic groups of Afghanistan are far more ancient than any recent political borders. I made this as a "quick" recipe that is meant to be able to make during a busy week....
Easy Summer Peach Tart Recipe
This summer peach tart recipe is so easy you'll make it repeatedly. I came up with this recipe due to a peach orchard haul I made recently in Virginia, about an hour south of DC. Here is how to make it. Summer peach tart with a plate of peaches Why Did I Make This...
Aloo baloo palow – Sour Cherry Rice
Sour cherry rice with meatballs. Aloo baloo palow is a dish popular in Afghanistan and Iran. Afghanistan has delicious sour cherries, with makes this dish a beautiful choice for special occasions. The Aloo Baloo (sour cherries). Sour cherries, also known as tart...
Norinj Palaw – Afghan Orange Rice
Norinj Palaw is a rice dish for a special occasion, mainly because it takes quite a while to make. You will WOW people if you make this dish for your family outside of a wedding party. Here is how you do it. Let's Talk Orange Peels. I've watched every recipe for...
Easy Bolani with Egg Roll Wrappers
This easy bolani is, well, easy. Don't want to make your dough, don't worry; you won't have to. Let's make it. What makes this an easy bolani? The most time-consuming part of making bolani is making your dough. You can do it if you want, and if you do, I have a recipe...