World Cuisines

Bolani

Afghanistan

The stuffed flatbread of Afghan streets: thin dough folded over spiced potato, pumpkin or leek, pan-fried crisp and served with yogurt or chutney.

What it is

The stuffed flatbread of Afghan streets: thin dough folded over spiced potato, pumpkin or leek, pan-fried crisp and served with yogurt or chutney. Ingredients: flour dough; fillings: mashed potato with cilantro and green chile, pumpkin with ginger and sugar-salt, or leeks; oil for frying; yogurt, mint chutney. Recipe: 1) Roll dough into large thin rounds. 2) Spread filling over half. 3) Fold into half-moons; seal. 4) Fry on a tawa until blistered and crisp. Serve: cut in wedges at chaikhana stalls and school gates. Flavor: crisp shell, spiced soft heart. History: bolani is Afghanistan's beloved snack and Ramadan staple — every filling a season, every province a preference. See also: Mantu, Aushak.

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