Category:Afghan Appetizers

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Afghani appetizers found in the cuisine of Afghanistan are scrumptious! Some of the most popular Afghani appetizers are Ash; this is a traditional soup with noodles, yogurt, kidney beans and chickpeas in it. It is flavoured with dill, turmeric and mint, and is garnished with mint leaves. Bolani, an Afghani appetizer is like turnovers that are filled with scallions, cilantro and potato and is served with a delicious yogurt-garlic dip. Shornakhod is a great appetizer. It is a salad composed of kidney beans with a crushed cilantro, lemon and has a vinegar dressing. Jan-i-Amma; appetizer is made and served with yogurt, minced cucumber, onions and mint. This Afghani appetizer is served with the traditional Afghani bread. Burta is one of the most popular Afghani appetizer’s found in the Afghani Cuisine. It is an exquisite delight. Crushed eggplant which is blended with yogurt, sour cream, garlic, mint, cilantro, olive oil and lemon juice, this too is served with the traditional Afghani bread. Last but definitely not the least on the Afghani appetizers list is Salata which is made with cubed tomatoes, onions, cucumbers and mint with lemon dressing. Making it truly unique and mouth-watering!