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…
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…
Snowy Delight: Crafting Homemade sheer yakh on a Winter’s Day
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. In the vibrant streets of Afghanistan, an age-old treat thrives: sheer yakh, their special ice cream. It’s not just food, but a journey through time, showcasing Afghan spirit and…
Manto recipe
Manto recipe is one of the most popular recipes in Afghanistan and it is just another name for delicious meat dumplings
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….
Palak Sabzi (Sabzi Palak-Afghan Spinach Curry
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
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…
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…
Char masala (Spice mix for Afghan Rice Recipes)
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:…
kabuli pulao recipe
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…
How to make Apple Jam at home (Muraba Seb)
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…
Carrot jam recipe Persian: Murabba e Zardak
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….
Kofta Challow (Afghan Meatballs with Rice)
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…
Kofta Afghani Recipe (how to make tasty meatballs)
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…
How to make Afghani rice (Afghani CHALAW)
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…
Bolani Afghani
Bolani Afghani is a flat- bread fried with a vegetable filling. It has a thin crust and traditionally stuffed with chives or potatoes. For our recipe we will use leeks for the filling since we do not have chives where we live in Canada. Bolani Afghani is usually made for special occasions where friends and…
Ashak (Afghani Chives/Leek Dumplings)
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…
How to make Qurooti (Afghan bread pudding)
Afghans love their bread and their Quroot; put them together and you get everyone’s favorite recipe: Qurooti. Back home Qurooti is known to be poor man’s dish because bread is not expensive. Traditionally, all you would add on the bread is Quroot and onions. We make it a bit different here at home with few…
Red lentils (Dhal Recipe) with Afghani Rice
Red lentils in our dhal recipe are highly nutritious packed with B Vitamins, magnesium, zinc, and potassium. They are an excellent source of protein and are low in calories. It does not take long to make and is a healthy addition to a meal. The fact that it is a source of protein makes it…
Afghan Breakfast Recipes (Eggs with tomatoes, Rot, Paneer, Khajur & Sheer Chai)
We will make us something good this morning for breakfast…A complete and filling Afghan Breakfast…
Recipes we will make this morning are:
Afghan Sweet Bread (Rot Afghani)
paneer (homemade cheese)
Khajur Recipe (Afghani Khajoor)
Sheer chai afghan (Cardamom Tea with milk)
Fried eggs with tomatoes
طرز تهیه کباب دیگی افغانی
مواد مورد ضرورت کباب دیگی افغانی سه بر چارم حصه گیلاس روغن جواری چاردانه پیاز میده شده یک کیلو گوشت گوساله یک قاشق نانخوری نمک یک قاشق نانخوری مرچ سیاه شش دانه سیر میده شده دو گیلاس آب یک و نیم گیلاس ماست طرز تهیه کباب دیگی افغانی طرز تهیه کباب دیگی افغانی برای پختن…
How to make Kabab Digi Afghani
Afghans are big meat consumers and always prefer it over any vegetarian meal. Meat is more like a luxury for families that are not very well off. Vegetarian meals are much more affordable to make and are cooked more often in any household. In Afghanistan, when you are invited somewhere at least one non-vegetarian meal is usually cooked to welcome the guests. Kabab digi afghani is cooked at home in a pressure cooker.
روت افغانی و چای هیل دار افغانی
مواد لازم برای روت افغانی مواد لازم برای روت افغانی یک گیلاس شیر دو دانه تخم یک قاشق نانخوری خمیر مایه نیم قاشق چای خوری بوره که همراه خمیر مایه در بین آب گرم حل میشود یک گیلاس روغن یک گیلاس بوره نیم قاشق چای خوری بیکن پودر یک قاشق نان خوری هیل میده شده…
کشمش پنیرافغانی
در اینجا ما یک طریقه آسان جور کردن پنیر تازه را در خانه نشان میدهیم در کلچر غذا خوردن افغان ها این نوع پنیر را همراه کشمش یکجا میخورند به همین خاطر به نام کشمش پنیر یاد میشود
kishmish paneer (homemade cheese served with raisins)
In Afghanistan, cheese is served with raisins and is called kishmish paneer …. where kishmish stands for raisin and paneer stands for cheese.
خجور افغانی
مواد لازم خجور افغانی مواد لازم خجور افغانی نیم گیلاس شیر چارم حصه گیلاس روغن دو دانه تخم یک قاشق نانخوری خمیر مایه یک قاشق چای خوری بیکن پودر نیم قاشق نان خوری هیل میده شده یک گیلاس بوره سه گیلاس آرد طرز تهیه خجور افغانی در یک ظرف اولا شیر ، روغن ، تخم،…
Khajur Recipe(Afghani Khajoor)
Khajur Recipe(Afghani Khajoor) is one of the famous pastries in Afghanistan. Among the ingredients, Cardamom is the most important one as it gives it a nice flavor and aroma.
Afghan Sweet Bread (Rot Afghani)
Afghan Sweet bread (Rot Afghani) is everyone favorite …served after food…breakfast or whenever u crave something sweet…What makes the afghan sweet bread(Rot Afghani) special is the addition of Black Caraway seeds and Poppy seeds on top. The bread is given a unique shape by using a fork to make holes in it
Sheer Chai Afghan (Cardamom Tea with milk)
People drink tea a lot in Afghanistan…throughout the day…non-stop…They even made a song about it…click here to listen to it… It is a big part of hospitality in Afghanistan…A guest is always offered some tea and made feel welcome… Sheer Chai (afghan) stands for Tea with milk in Persian/Farsi language.
شیر چای
Click here to Read on the recipe in English Sheer Chai Afghan (Cardamom Tea with milk) مواد لازم برای شیر چای دوگیلاس آب یکی گیلاس شیر دوقاشق نانخوری چای سیاه نیم قاشق چای خوری هیل میده شده طرز تهیه شیر چای اولاً آب را به جوش آورده و چای و هیل را به آن اضافه…
Qorma Challow – Meat curry with Rice – Afghan Food Recipes
Ingredients ¼ cup cooking oil 4 chopped onions 2 cup water 1 cup bell pepper 1 tbsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 cup tomato sauce Direction Heat cooking oil in a pan on medium heat. When it is hot, add chopped onions. When onions are golden brown, add the meat and sauté for few…
Chicken SHAMI KABOB (GRILLED)-Afghan Food Recipes
Ingredients Chicken breast boneless, 1kg Potato, 1 medium size Garlic cloves, 6 medium size Sweet Pepper, 1 medium size Onions, 2 medium size Coriander, ½ Cup 3 Eggs Coriander Powder, 1 ½ tbsp Salt, 1 ¼ tbsp Black pepper, 1 tbsp Red Pepper, 1 tsp 3 hours in fridge Oil spray Black pepper Directions Using…
Shalghum bhutta Sticky Rice with turnips – Afghan Food Recipes
Shalghum bhutta Sticky Rice with turnips – Afghan Food Recipes Shalghum Bhatta is one of my favorite dishes. You can make it with or without meat. Here we will cook it without meat. So excited to share this delicious recipe. Here are all the ingredients you need: ¼ cup cooking oil 4 onions, chopped 1…
Halwa e Suji – Semolina Pudding – Afghan Food Recipes – طرز تهیه حلوای آرد سوجی
Halwa e Suji – Semolina Pudding – Afghan Food Recipes – طرز تهیه حلوای آرد سوجی Halwa e Suji is a pudding made with Semolina Flour. The secret ingredients are cardamom and saffron. Here are all ingredients you need for this yummy dessert: Cooking Oil, 1 Cup 1 Cup Semolina Flour (Ard e Suji), 1…
Apple Jam Moraba e Saib -Afghan Food Recipes طرز و تهیه مربای سیب
Apple Jam Moraba e Saib -Afghan Food Recipes – طرز و تهیه مربای سیب Apple Jam made from fresh apples is a delicious and healthy recipe you could eat at any time. We usually eat it at breakfast with afghani bread. Here are all the ingredients you need for this yummy Jam: 6 apples 2…
Mashawa -Afghan Meatball & Bean Soup – Afghan Food Recipes – طرز تهیه ماش آوه
Mashawa -Afghan Meatball & Bean Soup – Afghan Food Recipes – طرز تهیه ماش آوه Mashawa is a delicious Afghan meatball and bean soup. Pressure cooker is used in several steps and how long you cook it for depends on the beans and the amount of time each one was soaked in water before ahead….
Afghan Pudding – Firni – Afghan Food Recipes – طرزتهیه فرنی افغانی
Afghan Pudding – Firni – Afghan Food Recipes – طرزتهیه فرنی افغانی Firni is delicious afghan milk pudding and is super easy to make. Here is all the ingredients you need for this yummy desert: 4 cups of milk 1 tbsp., Cardamom 1 cup sugar 4 tbsp of corn flour In a pot, add milk…
Afghan Mixed Veggie Rice: Dum Pukht -Afghan Food Recipes – طرز تهیه دم پخت افغانی
Afghan Mixed Veggie Rice: Dum Pukht -Afghan Food Recipes – طرز تهیه دم پخت افغانی Here is how to make delicious home made rice with veggies: Dumbukhtar tarkari mazadar Here is all the ingredients you need for this yummy rice recipe: ½ cup oil 2 onions, chopped ½ tbsp, turmeric powder 2 tomatoes, chopped ¼…
Shir Berenj Recipe (Afghan Rice Pudding) | شیربرنج افغانی
Jump to the end For Recipe in Farsi All you need to know about Shir Berenj Recipe (Afghan Rice Pudding) | شیربرنج افغانی Shir Berenj Recipe (Afghan Rice Pudding) is creamy, sweet and delicious afghani dessert. This yummy dessert is served almost everywhere in the world and everyone has their one way of making it….
How to make Afghani Sticky rice with meatballs -Afghan Food Recipes طرزتهیه کچری قروت افغانی
How to make Afghani Sticky rice with meatballs -Afghan Food Recipes طرزتهیه کچری قروت افغانی Ingredients for shola ½ Cup Oil 2 Onions, Chopped 4 Garlics, Minced 1 Cup, Tomato Sauce 4 Cups Water 1 Chicken Cube 1 Cup, Green Pepper, chopped ½ Cup, Mung Beans 1 Cup, Short Grain White Rice +2 Cups Water…