Taste of Afghanistan

Afghan women's culinary art is an important aspect of Afghan culture and tradition. Afghan cuisine is known for its rich and flavorful dishes, which are influenced by various neighboring countries such as Iran, Pakistan, and India.

Afghan women play a significant role in preserving and passing down traditional recipes and cooking techniques from one generation to the next. Many of the recipes used in Afghan cuisine are family recipes that have been passed down through the generations.

Some of the most popular dishes in Afghan cuisine include:

1. Kabuli Palaw: A national dish of Afghanistan, Kabuli Palaw is a flavorful rice dish that is typically made with lamb, carrots, and raisins.
2. Mantu: These are steamed dumplings that are typically filled with minced meat and onions. They are served with a tomato-based sauce and topped with yogurt and mint.
3. Ashak: This is a vegetarian dish that consists of boiled dumplings stuffed with leeks and served with a tomato-based sauce.
4. Bolani: These are flatbreads that are stuffed with potatoes, leeks, or other vegetables and served with a yogurt-based dipping sauce.
5. Qabili Palaw: This is a rice dish that is typically made with lamb or beef, carrots, and raisins. It is often served with a side of yogurt and fresh herbs.

In addition to these dishes, Afghan women also make a variety of bread, including naan and Afghan bread. Afghan desserts include halwa, a sweet confection made from semolina, sugar, and butter, and sheer yakh, a creamy, chilled dessert made from milk, sugar, and rosewater.

Overall, Afghan women's culinary art plays a significant role in preserving and passing down Afghan culture and traditions, and it continues to be an important part of Afghan identity.

Afghan women refugees can share and learn traditional Afghan recipes, and connect with their community through food.

Goal: To empower Afghan women refugees by providing a safe and supportive environment where they can learn and share traditional Afghan recipes and build connections with other women in their community.

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