Afghan / intermediate
Afghan Beef Braise With Dried Apricots And Black Cardamom
A fragrant, slow-simmered Afghan korma featuring tender beef chunks stewed with sweet dried apricots, caramelized onions, and warming spices.
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Discover 18 Afghan recipes with ingredients and step-by-step directions.
Afghan / beginner
Afghan Noodle Soup With Chickpeas And Minted Yogurt
A comforting Afghan noodle soup featuring flat wheat noodles, tender chickpeas, ground turmeric, and fresh herbs, served topped with garlic-mint strained yogurt.
Afghan / intermediate
Afghan Garlic Yogurt Topped Mung Bean And Rice Skillet
Inspired by traditional Afghan Kitchiri, this comforting dish pairs tender green mung beans and soft rice seasoned with toasted cumin and fried onions, finished with garlic mint yogurt.
Afghan / beginner
Afghan Garlic And Tomato Braised Okra Skillet
Whole okra pods stewed in a garlic-loaded tomato gravy brightened with ground coriander, green chilies, and fresh lemon juice.
Afghan / intermediate
Afghan Turmeric Stewed Chicken With Cilantro Yogurt Gravy
A comforting Afghan chicken korma infused with aromatic turmeric, coriander, and fresh cilantro, bound together by a silky tempered garlic yogurt sauce.
Afghan / beginner
Afghan Tomato Braised Eggplant With Garlic Mint Yogurt
Tender skillet-braised eggplant rounds cooked in rich spiced tomato sauce, finished with a fresh garlic and mint yogurt drizzle.
Afghan / beginner
Afghan Spiced Zucchini Skillet With Garlic Mint Yogurt
Lightly seared zucchini slices stewed gently in a warm garlic tomato reduction and finished with cool garlic mint yogurt sauce.
Afghan / intermediate
Afghan Pomegranate And Black Pepper Braised Chicken
A rich winter chicken qorma where chicken thighs are simmered in a tart pomegranate reduction seasoned with cracked black pepper and cardamom.
Afghan / beginner
Afghan Coriander And Kidney Bean Stew With Garlic Yogurt
Salty-savory red kidney beans simmered in a warm tomato and dried mint base, served with chilled garlic-mint yogurt topping.
Afghan / intermediate
Afghan Braised Lamb Thighs With Caramelized Carrots And Raisins
A comforting Afghan home-style dish featuring spiced tender lamb braised with warming cardamom and cumin, topped with caramelized carrots and sweet raisins.
Afghan / beginner
Afghan Garlic Dill And Spinach Braised Chicken
Tender chicken thighs gently seared and simmered in a vibrant braise of fresh spinach, fragrant dill, and cilantro, finished with cold garlic-infused yogurt.
Afghan / intermediate
Afghan Steamed Beef Dumplings With Yellow Split Pea Sauce
A beloved Afghan comfort dish featuring spiced ground beef wrapped in tender steamed dough, served over garlic yogurt and topped with a savory yellow split pea tomato sauce.
Afghan / beginner
Afghan Braised Spiced Beef Meatballs In Garlic Tomato Sauce
Savory halal beef meatballs seasoned with coriander and cumin, gently simmered with chickpeas in a thick garlic and tomato gravy.
Afghan / beginner
Afghan Coriander And Ginger Braised Cauliflower
A traditional Afghan home-style vegetable qorma featuring sweet cauliflower florets simmered in a fragrant coriander, ginger, and tomato reduction.
Afghan / intermediate
Afghan Spiced Lamb Stew With Yellow Split Peas And Prunes
Tender lamb shoulder braised slowly with yellow split peas and sweet pitted prunes in a rich, deeply caramelized onion tomato gravy.
Afghan / intermediate
Afghan Caramelized Turnip And Spiced Beef Braise
Tender beef chunks simmered with pan-seared turnip wedges in a warm aromatic gravy seasoned with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and dark brown sugar.
Afghan / intermediate
Afghan Minted Leek And Herb Pan-Seared Flatbreads
Crispy unleavened flatbreads stuffed with seasoned fresh leeks, mint, and cilantro, cooked in a skillet until golden brown.
Afghan / beginner
Afghan Sweet Turmeric Pumpkin Braise With Mint Garlic Yogurt
Tender cubes of squash braised in a mild turmeric and tomato glaze, layered over garlic yogurt and finished with dried mint.