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Afghan

Afghan food stories, recipes and kitchen notes.

Tender beef pieces in a thick reddish onion and tomato qorma sauce in a shallow bowl
Afghan

Afghan Meat Qorma: An Onion Base, Many Home Versions

Afghan meat qorma has several home forms, from tomato-and-onion braises to potato or chickpea versions. Choose a method around the cut and the cooking vessel.

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October 2, 2026
Sliced mushrooms in tomato and onion sauce with naan beside the bowl
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Samaroq: follow the mushroom liquid to the sauce

A guide to cultivated mushrooms, sauce consistency and the distinct spice choices behind Afghan mushroom qorma.

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October 2, 2026
Lamb and split chickpea qorma in tomato onion sauce beside white rice and flatbread
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Afghan Qorma: One Braise, Several Pots

Afghan cooks make meat qorma with potatoes, tomato, pulses or fruit. Their recipes show how to choose a whole preparation and read beyond a familiar curry name.

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October 2, 2026
Afghan aush with short noodles, kidney beans and chickpeas topped with cooked meat sauce and garlic yogurt.
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Aush: Keep the Layers in View

Afghan aush brings noodles, legumes, savory meat and tangy dairy together. Different family methods make the final assembly as important as the pot.

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October 2, 2026
Golden syrup-coated jelabi coils stacked loosely on a cream plate
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Afghan Jelabi: The Sweet Served with Fish

Follow Afghan jelabi from the Nowruz fish pairing to gifts between families, Ramadan gatherings and green tea, through cookbook accounts and local reporting.

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September 10, 2026
Flattened grilled minced-meat kebabs on flat metal skewers with bread alongside
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Afghan Lula Kebab: Grilled Skewers, Fried Rolls

Afghan lula and lola kebab recipes take two distinct paths. Compare grilled mince with fried meat-and-potato rolls, their ingredients, texture and cooking order.

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September 5, 2026
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