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Afghani Recipes
Cuisine from Afghanistan
Afghanistan
has a rich culture that is over 5000 years old. Their love of
beauty and artwork can be seen through their architectural design of buildings
in the larger cities. This war torn country has pride in their in heritage and
religion. In architecture, the traditional
Timurid techniques are preserved; you
can see this technique in the design of the exterior walls of many of the
mosques or tombs. Their craftsmanship and artwork can also be seen in their
hand-woven Afghan carpets and copper utensils.
Dari is spoken by more than one-third of the population as a first language.
Tajik, Uzbek, and Turkmen are spoken widely in the north. Smaller groups
throughout the country also speak more than 70 other languages and numerous
dialects.
Many of the people in Afghanistan are farmers which has agriculture and the
exporting of these products helping with the economy. The products that are most
prominent in Afghanistan are opium, wheat, fruits, nuts, wool, mutton,
sheepskins, and lamb skins. Other products that are exported include fruits and
nuts, handwoven carpets, wool, cotton, hides and pelts, precious and
semi-precious gems. They are known for a few textile companies that produce
small-scale production of textiles, soap, furniture, shoes, fertilizer, cement;
hand-woven carpets; natural gas, coal, and copper.
If you leave the large urban and principal cities of Afghanistan most of the
residents are divided into tribal or other kinship based groups. These outer
city groups follow strict traditional customs and religious practices.
Because of Afghanistan’s culture and kinships their recipes are genuine and have
been passed down from generation to generation. Without the influence of other
countries, these recipes are untainted and can be considered to be very unique
and authentic.
As you browse through the different sections you will find some very wonderful
and tasty treats such as
Bichak (Stuffed Baked Tricorners). These are very
intriguing appetizers that are wonderful for any afternoon party or get
together. You will love the variety of either a pumpkin and jam stuffing or a
meat and cheese stuffing.
Traditionally Afghani people bake their breads on what is called a tandoor. This
is an above ground oven made from bricks which have been rounded and are heated.
This helps the bread to bake faster. You may not be able to cook in this
fashion, but you can still enjoy the unique and tasty
Noni Afghani bread using
more modern conveniences.
For special occasions you can give all the children in your family a treat by
preparing an Afghan candy called
Halwau-E Aurd-E Sujee. This recipe uses
delectable ingredients such as ground cardamom and rosewater to bring together a
very tasty treat.
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