Discover Afghan cuisine — hearty rice dishes, tender lamb, savory dumplings, and the legendary Kabuli Palaw.
12 recipes
Afghan cuisine is the unsung hero of Central Asian cooking. Sharing deep roots with Persian and Indian traditions, it has a distinct identity built around generous rice dishes, slow-braised meats, and hand-crafted dumplings (mantu, aushak). Kabuli Palaw — fragrant rice with carrots, raisins, and lamb — is the national dish and a symbol of Afghan hospitality.
mediumAfghan · Stews
Murgh-e Qorma is a beloved Afghan home-style chicken dish where onions are slowly caramelized, then braised with tomatoes and warm spices. It’s traditionally served with challow rice and a bright salad for a comforting, family-table meal.

Afghan · Stews
Sabzi Challow is a comforting Afghan home-style spinach stew served with fluffy white rice. Gently spiced with turmeric and finished with lemon, it’s a simple, nourishing dish common at family tables.