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
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 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 The…
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…
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 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…
Okra Stew-Afghan Bamia – Afghan Food Recipes افغانی طرز تهیه بامیه
Okra Stew-Afghan Bamia – Afghan Food Recipes افغانی طرز تهیه بامیه There are many ways to cook okra…Some prefer it with meat and others vegetarian. In today’s recipe, we will show you the afghan recipe for vegetarian okra stew. Here is all you need to cook this delicious stew: 3 cups Okra 3 Tomatoes 2…
Aush Afghani Noodle Soup – Afghan Food Recipes طرز تهیه آش کوفته دار افغانی
Aush Afghani Noodle Soup – Afghan Food Recipes طرز تهیه آش کوفته دار افغانی Aush is the Afghani noodles soup and the secret to this delicious recipe is that it is served with Afghani yogurt mixed with garlics. Meatballs are cooked separately. If you would like to serve it vegetarian, all you need to cook…
Salty Cookies-Kolche Shor/namkin طرز تهیه کلچه شور افغانی
Salty Cookies-Kolche Shor/namkin طرز تهیه کلچه شور افغانی Salty Cookies is usually served with sweetened tea at afghan gathering. At special occasions, it is served with a special tea called qaymaq chai or pink tea. It takes quite a preparation to make the tea but it is totally worth the effort. To make the salty…
Doogh- Afghan Yogurt Drink -Afghan Food Recipes طرز تهیه دوغ افغانیطرز تهیه دوغ
Doogh- Afghan Yogurt Drink -Afghan Food Recipes طرز تهیه دوغ افغانی Dough is one of my favorite drinks on a summer sunny hot day. It’s refreshing and delicious served after or during an Afghani meal. It is known to make you sleepy and relaxed on a summer day if consumed after a good lunch meal….
Char Masala Spices used for Afghan Rice Recipes – Afghan Food Recipes طرز تهیه چار مصالحه افغانی
Char Masala Spices used for Afghan Rice Recipes – Afghan Food Recipes طرز تهیه چار مصالحه افغانی Here, I will share with you the recipe of the main spice used in Afghani Rice recipes, such as Qabali Palao, Palao, Shola etc. It is called ‘Char masala’ meaning Four Spices but in fact you will…
Potato Fritters/ Afghan Pakora – Afghan Food Recipes طرز تهیه پکوره کچالو افغانی
Potato Fritters/ Afghan Pakora – Afghan Food Recipes طرز تهیه پکوره کچالو افغانی Here is a tasty and easy appetizer recipe: Afghan Potato Fritters/ Pakora. Here is what you need for this delicious recipe: 4 potatoes 1 cup Besan Chickpea flour ½ cup water ¼ tsp Baking Soda ½ tsp Salt A pinch of Coriander…
Green Chutney / Afghan Chutney – Afghan Food Recipes طرز تهیه چتنی افغانی
Green Chutney / Afghan Chutney – Afghan Food Recipes طرز تهیه چتنی افغانی Green Chutney is usually served with Pakora or Shoornakhot, but it could always be part of the dinning table as the spicy Sauce. It is very easy to make and all you need is the following: 2 Cups Coriander leaves ½ cup…
Afghan Spinach Stew and Rice-Sabzi Challow – Afghan Food Recipes طرز تهیه سبزی چلو افغانی
Afghan Spinach Stew and Rice-Sabzi Challow – Afghan Food Recipes طرز تهیه سبزی چلو افغانی Sabzi Challow (Spinach Stew with Rice) is cooked on New Year’s Eve. This traditional dish can be served on any other day. It can be cooked with lamb or without. Here, we will show you how to cook this delicious…