Cuisine in Afghanistan

Kabuli Pulao

Rice pilaf with raisins, carrots, and lamb. Festive meal staple.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Long-grain rice, Lamb, Carrots, Raisins, Cardamom

Mantu

Small steamed dumplings filled with meat, served with yogurt and tomato sauce.

• Region: Urban areas
• Main ingredients: Wheat flour, Beef and lamb mixture, Onions, Yogurt

Kebab

Charcoal-grilled lamb skewers eaten with naan and lobia (bean paste).

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Lamb, Cumin, Salt, Naan

Bolani

Thin flatbread stuffed with cheese or potatoes and baked.

• Region: Central to Northern regions
• Main ingredients: Wheat flour, Potatoes, Herbs

Ash

Herb-filled hand-pulled noodle and chickpea soup topped with yogurt.

• Region: Highland areas
• Main ingredients: Wheat noodles, Legumes, Herbs, Yogurt

Chai Sabz

Sweet green tea with cardamom and herbs.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Green tea, Cardamom, Sugar

Sherwa

Thick porridge of offal and rice. Nutritious winter dish.

• Region: Kabul
• Main ingredients: Rice, Sheep offal, Spices

Saffron Ice Cream (Sheer Yakh)

Traditional ice cream made with saffron and pistachios.

• Region: Herat
• Main ingredients: Milk, Saffron, Pistachios