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Steeped in tradition and a crossroad for many cultures, the cuisine of Afghanistan is an interesting consequence of the many traders over many generations. This land-locked country is where trade routes of Europe, China, India and the Middle East crossed paths. With this blend of travellers came all the flavours, ingredients and cooking techniques of their respective countries. Throw in the rough landscapes and harsh climate into the mix, and Afghani cuisine is unique, with hospitality at its core.

The main influences of Afghani cuisine are from India, Iran and Mongolia. Despite the use of many spices, Afghani food is neither too spicy nor too hot. If you are in the mood for some flavoursome, exotic dishes, look no further than Afghani cuisine!

Popular dishes

Mantu

A go-to fave of Afghan Cuisine is Mantu (be sure to go-to the Just Eat app first). These sumptuous Meat-Filled Dumplings are crammed with onion and either ground beef or lamb. Mantu is steamed then topped with a sautéed tomatoes and a yogurt-based sauce mix of garlic and split chickpeas. Then dressed with dried mint and coriander. Ashak is a variation originating from Kabul with a blend of highly-seasoned ground meat mixed with a high percentage of Leeks, then topped with a garlic-mint Qoroot (aka airy-based) sauce, sautéed tomatoes and Red Kidney Beans (all you need now is a red Menulog delivery bike to bring it home)

Kofta Kebab

Another Afghan must-try is Kofta Kebab which is a Finely-Ground Beef & Lamb mixture laced with fresh Parsley, Onions, Garlic and Exotic Spices. (Don’t forget to order it through your not-so-exotic Just Eat app.) Afghan Kebabs are usually served with Naan or Basmati Rice and sprinkled with Sour Grapes and Sumac, a tangy-tarty-lemony-zingy-reddy-purpley Middle Eastern Spice. Other popular meats include Lamb Chop, Ribs and Chicken, all of which are found in better restaurants. Chapli Kebab is another minced kebab much-loved across Afghan and Pakistani Cuisine with roots from the Mogul Empire. These highly-spiced, ground Beef or Mutton Patties are often called Peshawari Kebabs as they originate from Peshawar in northwest Pakistan. (Oh, they also originate from the Menulog app).