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15 Afghan Recipes to Try at Home

Browse published Afghan recipes with complete ingredient lists and step-by-step cooking instructions.

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These are existing recipes published on Cooking Culmination, selected by their recipe details. Choose a dish to see its ingredients, timing, and step-by-step method. Check product labels and halal certification for meat, stock, sauces, and other packaged ingredients.

  1. Recipe cover: Afghan Beef Braise With Dried Apricots And Black Cardamom

    Recipe 1 · Afghan

    Afghan Beef Braise With Dried Apricots And Black Cardamom

    A fragrant, slow-simmered Afghan korma featuring tender beef chunks stewed with sweet dried apricots, caramelized onions, and warming spices.

    65 min · intermediate

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  2. Recipe cover: Afghan Braised Lamb Thighs With Caramelized Carrots And Raisins

    Recipe 2 · Afghan

    Afghan Braised Lamb Thighs With Caramelized Carrots And Raisins

    A comforting Afghan home-style dish featuring spiced tender lamb braised with warming cardamom and cumin, topped with caramelized carrots and sweet raisins.

    65 min · intermediate

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  3. Recipe cover: Afghan Braised Spiced Beef Meatballs In Garlic Tomato Sauce

    Recipe 3 · Afghan

    Afghan Braised Spiced Beef Meatballs In Garlic Tomato Sauce

    Savory halal beef meatballs seasoned with coriander and cumin, gently simmered with chickpeas in a thick garlic and tomato gravy.

    50 min · beginner

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  4. Recipe cover: Afghan Caramelized Turnip And Spiced Beef Braise

    Recipe 4 · Afghan

    Afghan Caramelized Turnip And Spiced Beef Braise

    Tender beef chunks simmered with pan-seared turnip wedges in a warm aromatic gravy seasoned with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and dark brown sugar.

    70 min · intermediate

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  5. Recipe cover: Afghan Coriander And Ginger Braised Cauliflower

    Recipe 5 · Afghan

    Afghan Coriander And Ginger Braised Cauliflower

    A traditional Afghan home-style vegetable qorma featuring sweet cauliflower florets simmered in a fragrant coriander, ginger, and tomato reduction.

    40 min · beginner

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  6. Recipe cover: Afghan Coriander And Kidney Bean Stew With Garlic Yogurt

    Recipe 6 · Afghan

    Afghan Coriander And Kidney Bean Stew With Garlic Yogurt

    Salty-savory red kidney beans simmered in a warm tomato and dried mint base, served with chilled garlic-mint yogurt topping.

    35 min · beginner

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  7. Recipe cover: Afghan Garlic And Tomato Braised Okra Skillet

    Recipe 7 · Afghan

    Afghan Garlic And Tomato Braised Okra Skillet

    Whole okra pods stewed in a garlic-loaded tomato gravy brightened with ground coriander, green chilies, and fresh lemon juice.

    40 min · beginner

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  8. Recipe cover: Afghan Garlic Dill And Spinach Braised Chicken

    Recipe 8 · Afghan

    Afghan Garlic Dill And Spinach Braised Chicken

    Tender chicken thighs gently seared and simmered in a vibrant braise of fresh spinach, fragrant dill, and cilantro, finished with cold garlic-infused yogurt.

    45 min · beginner

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  9. Recipe cover: Afghan Garlic Yogurt Topped Mung Bean And Rice Skillet

    Recipe 9 · Afghan

    Afghan Garlic Yogurt Topped Mung Bean And Rice Skillet

    Inspired by traditional Afghan Kitchiri, this comforting dish pairs tender green mung beans and soft rice seasoned with toasted cumin and fried onions, finished with garlic mint yogurt.

    50 min · intermediate

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  10. Recipe cover: Afghan Minted Leek And Herb Pan-Seared Flatbreads

    Recipe 10 · Afghan

    Afghan Minted Leek And Herb Pan-Seared Flatbreads

    Crispy unleavened flatbreads stuffed with seasoned fresh leeks, mint, and cilantro, cooked in a skillet until golden brown.

    40 min · intermediate

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  11. Recipe cover: Afghan Noodle Soup With Chickpeas And Minted Yogurt

    Recipe 11 · Afghan

    Afghan Noodle Soup With Chickpeas And Minted Yogurt

    A comforting Afghan noodle soup featuring flat wheat noodles, tender chickpeas, ground turmeric, and fresh herbs, served topped with garlic-mint strained yogurt.

    40 min · beginner

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  12. Recipe cover: Afghan Pomegranate And Black Pepper Braised Chicken

    Recipe 12 · Afghan

    Afghan Pomegranate And Black Pepper Braised Chicken

    A rich winter chicken qorma where chicken thighs are simmered in a tart pomegranate reduction seasoned with cracked black pepper and cardamom.

    50 min · intermediate

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  13. Recipe cover: Afghan Spiced Lamb Stew With Yellow Split Peas And Prunes

    Recipe 13 · Afghan

    Afghan Spiced Lamb Stew With Yellow Split Peas And Prunes

    Tender lamb shoulder braised slowly with yellow split peas and sweet pitted prunes in a rich, deeply caramelized onion tomato gravy.

    65 min · intermediate

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  14. Recipe cover: Afghan Spiced Zucchini Skillet With Garlic Mint Yogurt

    Recipe 14 · Afghan

    Afghan Spiced Zucchini Skillet With Garlic Mint Yogurt

    Lightly seared zucchini slices stewed gently in a warm garlic tomato reduction and finished with cool garlic mint yogurt sauce.

    40 min · beginner

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  15. Recipe cover: Afghan Steamed Beef Dumplings With Yellow Split Pea Sauce

    Recipe 15 · Afghan

    Afghan Steamed Beef Dumplings With Yellow Split Pea Sauce

    A beloved Afghan comfort dish featuring spiced ground beef wrapped in tender steamed dough, served over garlic yogurt and topped with a savory yellow split pea tomato sauce.

    60 min · intermediate

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