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afghani pasta

Afghani pasta

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you. So, you’re miles away from your homeland, and nostalgia kicks in, particularly for the food. You find yourself daydreaming about Ashak, those incredible Afghan dumplings filled with chives that…

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shorwa

Shorwa (Afghan delicious soup)

In the lively and aromatic kitchens of Afghanistan, the preparation of Shorwa unfolds, a hearty symphony that combines the rustic simplicity of ingredients with the magic of time-honored culinary techniques. Shorwa, meaning soup in Dari, is an embodiment of Afghan gastronomy – wholesome, flavorsome, and richly comforting. The journey begins with a selection of meats….

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Mast recipe (Homemade Yogurt: A Healthy Tradition)

mast recipe

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you. Growing up in a multicultural home, one of the traditions I cherished the most was watching my mother prepare yogurt, or as she lovingly referred to it, “mast”. Her…

Palak Sabzi (Sabzi Palak-Afghan Spinach Curry

palak sabzi recipe

Spinach is a high source of fiber and is low in calorie. It is also filled with lots of vitamins and iron which makes it one of the exceptionally nutrient rich vegetable. There are many health benefits of eating spinach on a regular basis such as antioxidant properties, eye health, cancer prevention and lowers blood…

Haft Mewa for Afghan New Year

haft mewa

Nowruz is the Afghanistan/Iranian New year which falls on or around March 21 of the Gregorian calendar and it marks the beginning of spring. In Afghanistan, people prepare many delicious dishes on nowruz and one of them is called “Haft mewa” which is a mixture of seven different dried fruits and nuts. Half mewa stands…

Char masala (Spice mix for Afghan Rice Recipes)

char masala

Char masala is a blend that consists of black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, black cardamom, green cardamom, and cumin specifically handcrafted for Afghan rice dishes. Afghanistan’s national dish(Kabuli pulao recipe) can’t be cooked without this spice mix. Watch a short video on how to make char masala What you need to make this spice mix Disclaimer:…

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