This Afghan dish will make you curious

As is the case with other countries in the world, Afghanistan, a country located in South Asia and Central Asia, also has delicious and flavorful dishes. Afghan dishes have their own style that makes many people from various countries curious about the taste of typical Afghan dishes, follow us for more.

Very diverse, ranging from heavy meat-based dishes, to light dishes suitable for vegetarians, here are seven typical Afghan dishes that will make you curious about the taste.

Sheer Khurma

Sheer khurma literally is milk with dates which is a typical Muslim dish that is usually served as breakfast after morning prayers during Eid al-Fitr and is served throughout the day for all visiting guests. This dish is not only popular in Afghanistan, but also very popular in the Indian Subcontinent and Central Asia. Sheer Khurma is a vermicelli pudding rich in milk, lots of nuts, dates and sugar.

Mantu

Manto is a street food commonly found in Afghanistan which is made from minced meat or ground beef seasoned with typical Afghan spices wrapped in wonton skin and then steamed. This gluten free dish is very healthy and has less oil content which makes it easier to digest. This dish is also usually served with tomato sauce and yogurt or Quroot (sour cheese from Afghan cuisine).

Kabul Pulao

Kabuli Pulao is a typical Afghan dish that is so popular that it is called the national dish of Afghanistan. This dish is like fried rice, which is a mixture of rice, tender lamb, various spices, vegetables (including carrots), beans and ingredients that vary from region to region. Each region also has its own distinct flavors that differ greatly, depending on the herbs, spices, and ingredients used.

Bolani

Bolani, also known as Peraki or Poraki, is a typical Afghan flatbread filled with vegetables such as spinach. It doesn’t have to contain spinach, the contents can be replaced with other vegetables such as potatoes, pumpkin, green onions, green onions or kale which are cooked by baking or frying. Afghans usually eat this dish by dipping freshly fried bolani in yogurt.

Ashak

Ashak is a very common dish served on Islamic holidays or holy days such as Idul Fitri and Ramadan. This dish is made of dumplings filled with chives and usually served with a generous amount of tomato sauce. In addition, this dish is also often enjoyed with yogurt and garnished with dried mint leaves. The taste contained in this dish is a taste that is quite spicy and slightly sour from the taste of yogurt and mint leaves which further adds to the unique taste.

Haft Mewa

Haft mewa is a very symbolic fruit salad for the locals as it is an obligatory dish for Nawroz celebrations (new year celebrations traditionally in Iran, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, some parts of India, and among the Kurdish peoples). Haft Mewa is basically a salad made of seven dried fruits and nuts. Traditionally the seven ingredients include red currants, black currants, yellow currants, senjid (dried fruit of the oleaster tree), pistachios, dried apricots, and dried apples.

Boranee Banjan

The dish is made with sliced eggplant and tomatoes grilled in a tomato sauce and topped with a garlicky, mint-yogurt sauce. This dish is usually served in summer as a side dish. The level of spiciness can differ according to one’s personal preference while some prefer to eat this dish at a higher level of spiciness.

If you have the opportunity to vacation in this country, don’t forget to try the typical Afghan dishes above! It will definitely make you unable to move on with its uniqueness and delicacy.