Afghan food or cuisine is mainly based on wheat, barley or rice, but no matter what it is, it is enriched in rich spices and herbs, mixed with some lemon zest for the tangy within the sweet and sour. Like most of the Indian foods, Afghan cuisine sports richness in terms of their quality and once we get to know the recipes, it is actually a household name that we hear on a regular basis. Not only is their food awesome, but also essentially easy to make.

1. Afghan kofta:

to get the kofta started you would need pre made tomato puree which is thick and flavored. Minced meat, garlic, ginger, spices and onions are the other ingredients. In a pan deep fry the onions with some garlic and then in another pan mix in the onions with the tomato puree, some more garlic and water for the gravy. Take the minced meat and add salt and spices before grinding it. Now make balls out of it and then deep fry it before cooking it in the gravy.

2. Shami kebab:

To get the Shami kebab, boil boneless minced meat in garlic, onion and olive oil. Now blend the meat along with bread crumbs, boiled potatoes and diced boiled eggs. Once the blend is made into a fine paste, start making it into kebabs of your desired shape and then deep fry till golden brown.

3. Afghan Lamb Meatballs:

For this you would need minced lamb, tomato paste, garlic and ginger crushed, oregano leaves or the powder, boiled potato, boiled egg diced, onions soaked in vinegar and some ground spices. Blend the ingredients together and make them into small balls before deep frying them. Now in a pan, add water tomato puree, soft boiled potatoes and some spices and then add the minced lamb. Add marinara sauce for extra taste.

4. Kabuli Pilau:

Kabuli pilau or orange rice is considered as a national dish of Afghan. To get this start by preparing the meat in a curry that is mainly used as a side dish. Keep meat broth aside and fry carrots in a pan. Now add meat broth to thin rice and then marinade with the meat curry. A drizzle of olive oil in the end will do the rest.