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Shorwa (Afghan delicious soup)

Shorwa stands for soup in Dari and is made with meat, kidney beans, chickpeas and lots of fresh vegetables. It is cooked in a pressure cooker like most of Afghani recipes. Choose meat of your choice such as veal, lamb, or chicken. Pressure cooker is used to speed up the process and usually a good…

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CHAPLI KABAB AFGHAN RECIPE

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CHAPLI KABAB AFGHAN RECIPE

Origins of Chapli kabab afghan recipe If you wondering Where is chapli kabab afghan recipe originally from? Chapli kabab is also called Peshwari kabab as it originated from Peshawar Pakistan. It is a Mughlai influenced recipe. Mughlai cuisine are part of Indo-Persian cultural. But Why kabab is called chapli? The word chapli in chapli kabak…

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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…

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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…

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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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How to make Afghani rice (Afghani CHALAW)

how to make afghani rice

Afghani rice also known as Afghani Chalaw is a traditional Afghan dish usually served as a side dish with different kinds of vegetarian or non-vegetarian curries. In any Afghan household, you must know how to make Afghani rice as it is one that is served the most, daily in nearly all families. It is amazingly…

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kabuli pulao recipe

kabuli pulao

Watch a short video on how to make Kabuli pulao recipe kabuli pulao recipe is one of the things Afghans cannot live without.  It is Afghanistan’s national dish as it takes its name from Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. There is never any celebration or family get together without this delicious dish. It is not…

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Kofta Challow (Afghan Meatballs with Rice)

kofta challow

Kofta Afghani recipe is one of the delightful recipes usually served with basmati rice; a delicious combo called kofta challow. “Kofta” in Persian language means “meatballs” and “challow” means “rice,” hence the word kofta challow — or “Meatballs with Rice.”. Kofta is easy to make, full of great aroma and flavor. You can use ground…

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Kofta Afghani Recipe (how to make tasty meatballs)

kofta afghani

Kofta Afghani recipe is one of the delightful recipes usually served with basmati rice or bread. It’s easy to make, full of great aroma and flavor. You can use ground beef or veal to make them. They are cooked by steaming in tasty tomato sauce. Meatballs are made from scratch and eggs are used to…

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Ashak (Afghani Chives/Leek Dumplings)

آشك

Ashak is an authentic Afghani recipe and this delicious recipe is usually served on holidays or at special gatherings. It is usually cooked with the help of everyone in the family where they sit together for the filling of dumplings. It is originally made with chives. Leeks are a green vegetable while chives are an…

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Sweet Dishes

5 sweet dishes

How to make Apple Jam at home (Muraba Seb)

apple jam

I am sure we have all heard of the saying “one apple a day, keeps the doctor away”.  Apples are loaded with health benefits and taste delicious. Make Apple Jam (Muraba Seb) to preserve your apples and add an amazing flavor to your morning toast or any time you crave something sweet but healthy and…

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Carrot jam recipe Persian: Murabba e Zardak

carrot jam recipe persian

Excited to share this delicious, sweet recipe for breakfast, Carrot Jam recipe Persian -Morabba e Zardak. It is easy to make, fresh and yummy. Made from fresh carrots, this jam is perfect to have with some cardamom tea and bread in the mornings or any other time you are craving for something sweet but fresh….

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