Kabuli Palao

Lamb Meat (2 lbs) Onions (2; finely chopped) Carrots (2-3 peeled and julienned) Raisins (1/4 cup) Cinnamon powder (1 teaspoon) Cumin powder (2 tablespoons) Sugar (1 tablespoon) Salt (to taste) Black pepper (2-3 tablespoons to taste) Rice (3 cups) Note: You can use chicken, beef or goat meat instead of lamb. The fattier the meat…

Afghan Chicken Kabab

Ingredients: Chicken Breast (2 breast serves four people) Onion (2 large; cut into cubes) Garlic (5-6 cloves) Chili powder (1 tablespoons) Turmeric Powder (1 teaspoon) Coriander Powder (1 tablespoon) Cumin Powder (1 tablespoon) Black Pepper (1 tablespoon) Ginger Powder (1 teaspoon) Garlic Powder (1 teaspoon) Garam Masala (1 teaspoon) Salt (to taste) Oil (1/2 cup)…

Macaroni Watani (Afghan Pasta)

Ingredients: Ground Beef (2 pounds) Onion (2 medium; chopped) Garlic (3-4 cloves; chopped) Tomato (2 medium; chopped) Tomato Paste (2 – 3 tablespoons) Turmeric Powder (1/4 teaspoon) Coriander Powder (1 tablespoon) Chili Powder (1/2 tablespoon) Cumin Powder (1/2 tablespoon) Ground Black Pepper (to taste) Shell Pasta (1 pound) Quroot (1 pound; read notes for substitute)…

Bolani Kachalo

Bolani originates from Afghanistan and is often served in special occasions to special guests. Since it takes a while to make each bolani individually, often times families gather in the kitchen to eat it hot straight out of the frying pan. You can make the filling with almost anything from leeks to ground beef to…