Afghan
Afghan Kabuli Pulao
A fragrant lamb and basmati rice dish topped with caramelised carrots and raisins — Afghanistan's national…
Afghan Recipes
Afghan cuisine has a flavour all its own. Explore original, tested Afghan recipes from Tara’s Kitchen, written for everyday home cooks.
Afghan
Afghan
Afghan Bolani
Thin Afghan flatbreads stuffed with potato, leek and spices, pan-fried until crispy.
Afghan
Afghan Kabuli Pulao
Fragrant Afghan rice with lamb, caramelised carrots, raisins and cardamom — Afghanistan's national dish.
Afghan
Afghan Mantu
Steamed dumplings filled with spiced lamb, topped with yoghurt, tomato sauce and lentils — Afghanistan's most…
Afghan
Afghan Aushak
Leek-stuffed dumplings under garlic yoghurt and a spiced beef sauce — Afghanistan's most elegant comfort food.
Afghan
Afghan Bolani
Crispy stuffed flatbreads with potato, leek or spinach — Afghanistan's most-loved street snack.
About Afghan cooking
Do I need special ingredients?
Most of our Afghan recipes use ingredients you can find in a regular supermarket. Where something less common is needed, we suggest easy alternatives.
Are these recipes authentic?
They are inspired by Afghan flavours and traditions, written originally and adapted to be practical for the home kitchen.