Afghani Chai
All it takes is a cup of water, green tea, cardamom pods, saffron stamens, a coffee filter and a food bag clip.
Lamb kabab
Lamb kabab is a favorite of the Afghans. Afghan kabab is mostly served with naan, and rarely rice.
Dastarkhan
A dastarkhan is an area which is a sheet, large tablecloth, carpet or mat on which an enormous meal served to family and guests on special occasions. There are no set entrees in the dastarkhan, as it is a place to serve the food. The traditional dishes that are served on a dastarkhan are pilau’s, meats, subzi’s or spinach, yogurt, chutneys (mainly mint and tomato and red bellpepper) and many side dishes of fresh tomatoes, onions and salad greens. Meals end with cardamom Choi (tea).
Nan-e Afghani
Nan-e Afghani (Afghan bread) is the national bread of Afghanistan.The bread is oval or rectangular and baked in a tandoor, a cylindrical oven that is the primary cooking equipment of the sub-continental region. The Afghan version of the tandoor sits above ground and is made of bricks, which are heated to cook the bread. The bread, also known as nan, is shaped and then stuck to the interior wall of the oven to bake. Black cumin or caraway seeds are often sprinkled on the bread, as much for decoration as for taste, and lengthwise lines are scored in the dough to add texture to the bread.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Muraba-E-Zardak (Carrot Jam)
Posted by Unknown on 12:50 PM
Muraba-e-Saib (Apple Jam)
Posted by Unknown on 12:34 PM
Prepare this dish now and it will be ready in time for your party! This would make a great stocking filler!
Yogurt Bean Soup
Posted by Unknown on 11:46 AM
Ingredients are intended to be fresh and raw unless otherwise noted, but you can substitute with canned or dried (be sure to rehydrate) if necessary.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Qabili Murg Palau (Rice dish with chicken)
Posted by Unknown on 3:22 PM
Mashawa (Meatball Soup)
Posted by Unknown on 1:27 PM
The Mashawa soup has a variety of beans and herbs topped with meat sauce and spicy yogurt.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Chalou (White Rice)
Posted by Unknown on 4:21 PM
Challow is a traditional Afghan dish that consists of boiled rice that is mixed with a variety of seasonings and then baked. Challow can be served on its own or as a side dish. Traditionally, challow is served alongside lamb or chicken. Some versions also contain minced lamb.
