The Journey
 
Samaroq
Samaroq

RECIPE

During the time my parents were living in Afghanistan, mushrooms were in abundance at the start of spring. Foraged varieties...

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Khetayee
Khetayee

RECIPE

These traditional sweet biscuits are usually made during Eid celebrations in Afghanistan. During my parents’ time there, people bought these...

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Kabuli Palaw
Kabuli Palaw

RECIPE

This beautiful and balanced rice is Afghanistan’s national dish. In a time before the convenience of julienne slicers and shop-bought...

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Falooda
Falooda

RECIPE

This milky rosewater-infused cold dessert is popular in the subcontinent. It is served in a tall glass, with layers of...

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Dahl
Dahl

RECIPE

Common throughout Afghanistan and across the subcontinent, dahl is an easy dish to vary – be it in the type...

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Cream Rolls
Cream Rolls

RECIPE

When my parents were living in Afghanistan, these light, crisp cream-filled pastry horns were bought from special patisseries known as...

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Sambosa
Sambosa

RECIPE

Sambosas are stuffed, deep-fried pastries, popular in Afghanistan and across the subcontinent. When my parents lived in Kabul, Indian street-food...

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Kofta Challaw
Kofta Challaw

RECIPE

The kofta, or meatballs, in this dish are made using a combination of lamb and beef. They’re not the round...

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