Description
Qabli Pallo (Qabuli Pulao)
- Fragrant rice dish with spiced meat (usually lamb or beef), raisins, and carrots. It’s often garnished with nuts like almonds or pistachios.
Naranja Pallo (Narenj Palaw)
- Orange-infused pilaf made with basmati rice, meat (chicken or lamb), and a flavorful blend of spices. It typically has a sweet and savory taste.
Shulah (Shulah)
- Afghan soup often made with meat (lamb or chicken), vegetables, and a variety of spices. It’s a hearty and comforting dish.
Zamarod Pollo (Zamarud Palaw)
- Emerald-green rice pilaf that gets its color from spinach. It’s often cooked with meat and a mix of aromatic spices.
Qurma Ha (Qorma Gusht)
- A stew made with meat (lamb, beef, or chicken), yogurt, and a blend of spices. It results in a rich and flavorful dish.
Sabzi
- A dish made with spinach and other greens, often cooked with meat and various spices. It’s a nutritious and tasty option.
Burani Badinjan:
- Eggplant dish cooked with tomatoes, garlic, and yogurt. It’s a flavorful and tangy side dish.
Cofta (Kofta)
- Ground meat (lamb or beef) shaped into balls or patties and seasoned with herbs and spices. It can be grilled, baked, or fried.
Qurme Nakhud (Qorma Nakhod)
- Chickpea stew often cooked with meat, onions, and various spices. It’s a hearty and satisfying dish.
Dopyaza Dashi Karaee (Dopiaza)
- A curry dish with meat (usually lamb or chicken), onions, and a flavorful blend of spices. “Dopiaza” means double the onions, indicating the use of onions in multiple stages of cooking.
Shinwari:
- Referring to dishes in the style of the Shinwari tribe, often associated with grilled meats and kebabs.
Chainaki
- A lamb stew cooked with vegetables, lentils, and various spices. It’s traditionally prepared in a special pot called “chainak.”
Pacha:
- A traditional dish made with sheep’s head and feet, often cooked with various spices. It’s considered a delicacy.
Kabab’s (Various Kebabs)
- Afghan cuisine features a variety of kebabs, including Kabab Goosfand, Kabab Gusala, Kabab Kobeda (or Shami), Kabab Murgh, Kabab Murgh Astukhwan dar, and Kabab Mukamal Goosfand. These are skewered and grilled meats, each with its unique preparation.
