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Receitas de cozinha afegã

Kabuli pulao, mantu, bolani – pratos perfumados e condimentados da encruzilhada da Ásia.

75receitas

23Easy

33Medium

19Hard

Sobre a cozinha afegã

A culinária afegã está no centro da culinária persa, da Ásia Central e do Sul da Ásia, e sua coroa é Kabuli pulao (qabili palaw): arroz cozido no vapor com cordeiro e coberto com cenouras caramelizadas, passas e amêndoas - doce, salgado e a peça central obrigatória da refeição de qualquer convidado de honra. A culinária do arroz afegão é uma disciplina própria: arroz de grãos longos embebido, parboilizado e cozido no vapor (dampokht), de forma que cada grão fique separado.

Bolinhos de massa e laticínios marcam a herança do norte da Ásia Central: mantu (bolinhos cozidos no vapor com carne moída temperada) e ashak (bolinhos de alho-poró e cebolinha), ambos chegam cobertos com iogurte com alho e molho de ervilha ou tomate de carne, polvilhado com hortelã seca. O naan assado no tandoor é rasgado a cada refeição, e a identidade nacional passa pelo chá — verde no sul, preto no norte, sempre com doces ou amêndoas açucaradas (noql).

A culinária caseira se baseia em ensopados de qorma (à base de cebola, com cordeiro ou frango e ingredientes como uvas verdes ou espinafre), banjan (berinjela com tomate e iogurte, prato frequentemente chamado de borani banjan) e bolani, os pães finos recheados fritos para comida de rua e mesas do Ramadã. O registro de especiarias – cominho, coentro, cardamomo, hortelã seca – é mais aromático do que quente, equilibrado constantemente por iogurte, chutney de coentro fresco e picles torshi.

Kabuli pulao

Cordeiro enterrado em arroz cozido no vapor com cenouras caramelizadas, passas e amêndoas - o prato nacional do Afeganistão e a medida de um cozinheiro.

Mantu e Ashak

Bolinhos de carne cozida no vapor ou alho-poró servidos com iogurte de alho e molho de tomate e ervilha, finalizados com hortelã seca.

Tandoor naan

Pães longos e estriados assados contra as paredes do tandoor, rasgados e usados como utensílio em praticamente todas as refeições afegãs.

Ensopados Qorma

Refogados lentos de cordeiro, frango ou vegetais à base de cebola, azedos com tomate, uvas verdes ou limão seco, servidos com arroz chalow.

Iogurte e chaka

O iogurte com alho coado esfria bolinhos, borani de berinjela e espetinhos, equilibrando a riqueza da culinária.

Cultura Kebab

Chapli kebab (rissóis achatados apimentados) e espetos de tikka de cordeiro, grelhados na brasa e servidos com chutney de naan e coentro.

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Novodinner

Kabuli Pulao

Afghanistan's celebrated national dish — long-grain rice cooked in spiced lamb broth, crowned with caramelised carrots, plump raisins, and tender braised lamb.

150 min720 calHard

★4.9(512)

Novostarter

Mantu

Delicate Afghan steamed dumplings filled with spiced minced lamb and onion, served on a bed of garlicky yogurt and tomato sauce — a celebration dish of exquisite flavour.

100 min480 calHard

★4.8(394)

Novosnack

Bolani — Afghan Stuffed Flatbread

Thin flatbread filled with spiced potato, leek or pumpkin, pan-fried in oil until golden and crispy — Afghanistan's most beloved street food and celebration bread.

50 min380 calEasy

★4.8(1,987)

Novodessert

Sheer Khurma — Afghan Vermicelli Milk Pudding

A rich, fragrant milk pudding with toasted vermicelli, dates, raisins, almonds and saffron — the essential dessert of Eid celebrations across Afghanistan and Central Asia.

35 min360 calEasy

★4.9(2,543)

Novodinner

Korma Sabzi — Afghan Spinach and Lamb

A fragrant Afghan lamb stew cooked down with spinach, leeks, coriander and dried fenugreek leaves until deeply green and intensely flavoured.

110 min480 calEasy

★4.8(1,432)

Novodinner

Ashak — Afghan Leek Dumplings

Delicate Afghan dumplings filled with spiced leek and spring onion, served on a bed of yoghurt and topped with a rich lamb and tomato sauce and dried mint.

105 min560 calMedium

★4.9(1,654)

Novosnack

Chalau — Afghan Steamed White Rice

Perfectly steamed, fluffy long-grain rice with a golden, crispy tah-dig crust — the essential Afghan rice technique for any meat or vegetable dish.

65 min300 calEasy

★4.8(1,234)

dinner

Mantu

Afghanistan's celebrated steamed dumplings — delicate pasta parcels filled with spiced minced beef and onion, served on a bed of yogurt and topped with a rich tomato-chickpea sauce.

120 min520 calHard

★4.9(780)

dinner

Qabili Palau

Afghanistan's national rice dish — a fragrant lamb pilaf topped with caramelized carrots, raisins, and toasted almonds, the crowning achievement of Afghan cuisine.

150 min680 calHard

★4.9(1,230)

dinner

Afghan Aushak (Leek Dumplings)

Delicate Afghan dumplings filled with scallions and leeks, topped with meat sauce and yogurt.

90 min420 calMedium

★4.9(312)

dinner

Afghan Kabuli Pulao

Afghanistan's national dish — fragrant lamb rice with caramelized carrots, raisins, and whole spices.

120 min620 calHard

★4.9(456)

dessert

Afghan Firni (Rose Water Pudding)

Silky Afghan milk pudding set in individual bowls, fragrant with rose water and cardamom, topped with pistachios.

30 min200 calEasy

★4.8(267)

dinner

Afghan Borani Banjan (Eggplant with Yogurt)

Tender fried eggplant layered with spiced tomato sauce and cooling yogurt — Afghanistan's beloved vegetable dish.

50 min280 calEasy

★4.8(298)

dessert

Afghan Sholeh Zard (Saffron Rice Pudding)

Afghanistan's golden saffron rice pudding with rose water and cardamom — a Nowruz and ceremony dessert.

80 min320 calMedium

★4.8(234)

dinner

Qabili Palau (Afghan Rice with Lamb, Carrots and Raisins)

Afghanistan's national dish and crowning glory — tender lamb braised in aromatic spices, served on a mound of fragrant rice studded with sweet carrots and plump raisins.

180 min650 calHard

★4.9(356)

dinner

Mantu (Afghan Steamed Beef Dumplings)

Afghanistan's most celebrated dish for guests — delicate steamed dumplings filled with spiced beef and onion, draped in a yogurt and tomato sauce, topped with split peas and dried mint. A labour of love.

130 min520 calHard

★4.9(312)

snack

Bolani (Afghan Stuffed Flatbread)

Afghanistan's beloved stuffed flatbread — thin rounds of unleavened dough filled with spiced potato, leek or pumpkin, pan-fried until golden and flaky. The street food of Kabul.

60 min340 calMedium

★4.7(412)

soup

Shorwa (Afghan Lamb and Chickpea Soup)

Afghanistan's essential everyday soup — bone-in lamb and chickpeas simmered in a fragrant tomato and vegetable broth with turmeric, coriander and cinnamon. Ladled over flatbread for a complete meal.

135 min440 calEasy

★4.7(287)

dinner

Aushak

Afghan leek and scallion dumplings topped with spiced ground beef and yoghurt sauce — a national treasure.

90 min540 calHard

★4.9(412)

dinner

Kaddo Bourani

Afghan baked sweet pumpkin in a spiced tomato meat sauce, topped with garlicky yoghurt — a beautiful autumn dish.

80 min420 calMedium

★4.8(312)

Novodinner

Kabuli Pulao

Afghanistan's national dish — fragrant long-grain rice steamed over lamb shanks, crowned with caramelised carrots, raisins, and pistachios.

175 min820 calHard

★4.9(1,240)

Novodinner

Aushak (Afghan Leek Dumplings with Yoghurt and Lamb)

Afghanistan's celebration dumpling: paper-thin pasta filled with sautéed leeks, topped with garlic yoghurt and spiced lamb sauce.

125 min720 calHard

★4.9(396)

Novolunch

Afghan Market Lemon Herb Rice Bowl

Afghan Market Lemon Herb Rice Bowl brings afghan flavor to a practical rice bowl built with chicken thighs, coriander, yogurt, lamb and dried mint, and a fresh cilantro finish.

32 min385 calHard

★4.6(14,700)

Novosoup

Afghan Village Smoky Tomato Soup

Afghan Village Smoky Tomato Soup brings afghan flavor to a practical soup built with mushrooms, coriander, yogurt, lamb and dried mint, and a fresh cilantro finish.

55 min406 calMedium

★4.7(14,729)

Novodinner

Afghan Garden Sesame Lime Skillet

Afghan Garden Sesame Lime Skillet brings afghan flavor to a practical skillet dinner built with cauliflower, coriander, yogurt, lamb and dried mint, and a fresh cilantro finish.

66 min427 calMedium

★4.8(14,758)

Novodinner

Afghan Harbor Charred Pepper Noodles

Afghan Harbor Charred Pepper Noodles brings afghan flavor to a practical noodle dish built with rice noodles, coriander, yogurt, lamb and dried mint, and a fresh cilantro finish.

77 min448 calEasy

★4.3(14,787)

Novosalad

Afghan Mountain Green Herb Salad

Afghan Mountain Green Herb Salad brings afghan flavor to a practical salad built with grilled chicken, coriander, yogurt, lamb and dried mint, and a fresh cilantro finish.

48 min469 calMedium

★4.4(14,816)

Novobread

Afghan Festival Lemon Herb Flatbread

Afghan Festival Lemon Herb Flatbread brings afghan flavor to a practical flatbread built with flatbread dough, coriander, yogurt, lamb and dried mint, and a fresh cilantro finish.

37 min490 calMedium

★4.5(14,845)

Novodinner

Afghan Homestyle Smoky Tomato Traybake

Afghan Homestyle Smoky Tomato Traybake brings afghan flavor to a practical traybake built with sweet potatoes, coriander, yogurt, lamb and dried mint, and a fresh cilantro finish.

55 min511 calHard

★4.5(14,874)

Novosnack

Afghan Street Sesame Lime Fritters

Afghan Street Sesame Lime Fritters brings afghan flavor to a practical fritters built with salted fish, coriander, yogurt, lamb and dried mint, and a fresh cilantro finish.

55 min532 calMedium

★4.6(14,903)

Novobreakfast

Afghan Golden Charred Pepper Breakfast Plate

Afghan Golden Charred Pepper Breakfast Plate brings afghan flavor to a practical breakfast plate built with beans, coriander, yogurt, lamb and dried mint, and a fresh cilantro finish.

44 min553 calMedium

★4.7(14,932)

Novodessert

Afghan Weeknight Green Herb Dessert

Afghan Weeknight Green Herb Dessert brings afghan flavor to a practical dessert built with coconut, coriander, yogurt, lamb and dried mint, and a fresh cilantro finish.

68 min323 calEasy

★4.8(14,961)

Novodinner

Afghan Kabuli Palaw (Rice with Lamb, Carrots and Raisins)

Rice cooked in a fragrant lamb broth, topped with sweet caramelized carrots and raisins, Afghanistan's national dish.

130 min540 calMedium

★4.3(33)

Novodinner

Afghan Mantu (Steamed Dumplings with Beef and Yogurt Sauce)

Small steamed dumplings filled with spiced ground beef and onion, topped with a garlicky yogurt sauce and a split pea and tomato topping.

110 min420 calHard

★4.1(55)

Novodinner

Afghan Aushak (Leek-Filled Dumplings with Meat Sauce and Yogurt)

Delicate dumplings filled with scallions and leeks, boiled and topped with a spiced ground meat sauce and garlicky yogurt.

90 min380 calHard

★4.6(85)

Novosnack

Afghan Bolani (Stuffed Flatbread with Potato and Leek)

Thin flatbread folded around a spiced potato and leek filling, pan-fried until crisp, served with yogurt and cilantro chutney.

70 min320 calMedium

★4.7(89)

Novodinner

Afghan Qorma-e-Sabzi (Braised Spinach and Meat Stew)

Tender lamb or beef braised with a large quantity of spinach and fresh herbs until deeply savory, a comforting Afghan home-cooked stew.

125 min380 calMedium

★4.4(71)

Novodinner

Afghan Kebab-e-Kubideh (Grilled Minced Meat Skewers)

Seasoned ground lamb or beef pressed onto flat skewers and grilled over charcoal until charred and juicy, an Afghan grilling staple.

55 min380 calEasy

★4.1(37)

Novosoup

Afghan Shorwa (Lamb and Vegetable Soup)

A clear, comforting lamb broth simmered with chickpeas, potatoes and carrots, a foundational Afghan home-cooked soup.

120 min360 calEasy

★4.4(69)

Novodessert

Afghan Firni (Rosewater Milk Pudding with Pistachios)

A silky, chilled milk pudding thickened with rice flour and delicately scented with rosewater and cardamom, topped with crushed pistachios.

30 min180 calEasy

★4.3(31)

Novodinner

Afghan Chapli Kebab (Spiced Flat Meat Patties)

Flattened, coarsely textured ground meat patties studded with tomato and coriander, pan-fried until crisp-edged, a beloved street food.

45 min360 calEasy

★4.6(65)

Novodinner

Afghan Ashak (Scallion Dumplings with Meat Sauce)

A regional spelling and variation of aushak, delicate scallion-filled dumplings topped with meat sauce and garlic yogurt, a celebratory Afghan dish.

95 min400 calHard

★4.7(51)

Novostarter

Afghan Borani Banjan (Fried Eggplant with Yogurt and Tomato Sauce)

Fried eggplant slices layered with a spiced tomato sauce and topped with garlicky yogurt, a beloved Afghan appetizer or side.

70 min220 calEasy

★4.3(43)

Novodessert

Afghan Sheer Yakh (Cardamom Saffron Ice Cream)

A dense, chewy frozen dessert made with a gum-thickened milk base, scented with cardamom and saffron, a traditional Afghan treat.

35 min260 calMedium

★4.4(72)

Novodinner

Afghan Kofta Challow (Meatballs in Tomato Sauce over Rice)

Spiced ground meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, served over fluffy long-grain rice, a beloved Afghan family dinner.

70 min420 calMedium

★4.2(70)

Novodinner

Afghan Narenj Palaw (Orange Peel and Carrot Rice with Chicken)

Fragrant rice studded with candied orange peel, sweet carrots and pistachios, served with saffron-spiced braised chicken.

120 min520 calMedium

★4.3(73)

Novodinner

Afghan Do Piaza (Onion-Heavy Lamb Stew)

Lamb braised with a generous double portion of onions until they nearly melt into the rich, deeply savory sauce.

135 min420 calMedium

★4.2(73)

Novodessert

Afghan Sheer Berenj (Sweet Rice Pudding with Cardamom)

Rice simmered slowly in milk and sugar until thick and creamy, scented with cardamom and rosewater, a comforting Afghan dessert.

75 min220 calEasy

★4.5(74)

Novodinner

Afghan Sabzi Challow (Spinach Stew over Rice)

A simplified, lighter version of qorma-e-sabzi, spinach simmered with onions and light seasoning, served over plain rice for an easy weeknight meal.

45 min260 calEasy

★4.3(28)

Novostarter

Afghan Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves and Vegetables with Rice)

A mixed platter of grape leaves and vegetables like bell peppers and tomatoes stuffed with a herbed rice and meat filling.

100 min260 calMedium

★4.6(77)

Novodinner

Afghan Maash Wa Berenj (Mung Bean and Rice with Lamb)

Rice cooked together with tender mung beans and spiced lamb, a hearty, protein-rich one-pot Afghan meal.

100 min460 calMedium

★4.5(58)

Novodinner

Afghan Qabili Palaw with Carrots and Raisins

Fragrant basmati rice layered with tender lamb, caramelized carrots and raisins, Afghanistan's celebrated national dish, qabili palaw.

120 min680 calMedium

★4.8(62)

Novosnack

Afghan Bolani Stuffed Flatbread Sandwich

Thin unleavened flatbread folded around a spiced potato and scallion filling, pan-fried until crisp, the beloved Afghan snack known as bolani.

50 min380 calMedium

★4.6(42)

Novodinner

Afghan Kofta Chalow (Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)

Spiced ground beef meatballs simmered in a rich tomato and turmeric sauce, a hearty Afghan home dish traditionally served over steamed rice.

65 min420 calMedium

★4.6(39)

Novosoup

Afghan Mashawa Bean and Noodle Soup

A hearty soup of mixed beans, chickpeas and small noodles in a spiced tomato broth, finished with fresh mint and yogurt, a comforting Afghan classic.

80 min340 calEasy

★4.5(28)

Novobreakfast

Afghan Kuku-ye Sabzi Herb Omelet

A dense, herb-packed baked omelet loaded with scallion, spinach and fresh dill, an Afghan take on the herb frittatas found across Persian-influenced cooking.

45 min240 calMedium

★4.5(30)

Novosoup

Afghan Shorwa-based Wheat and Lentil Porridge

Cracked wheat and red lentils simmered together with warming spices into a thick, savory porridge, a nourishing Afghan comfort dish.

55 min320 calEasy

★4.4(21)

Novodinner

Afghan Mahi Baked Fish with Turmeric and Tamarind

Firm white fish fillets marinated in turmeric, garlic and tamarind, then baked until flaky, an Afghan preparation that balances earthy spice with tang.

45 min260 calEasy

★4.4(22)

Novolunch

Afghan Chapli Kebab Spiced Beef Patties

Flat, coarsely textured spiced beef patties studded with tomato and coriander seed, pan-fried until crisp-edged, the Afghan and Pashtun classic chapli kebab.

45 min420 calMedium

★4.7(45)

Novodinner

Afghan Aushak Leek Dumplings with Meat Sauce

Delicate dumplings filled with scallion and leek, topped with a spiced ground meat sauce and garlicky yogurt, the elegant Afghan dish known as aushak.

90 min460 calHard

★4.7(40)

Novosalad

Afghan Chopped Salad with Pomegranate and Mint

Cucumber, tomato and radish tossed with fresh mint, lime and pomegranate seeds, a bright, crunchy Afghan salad served alongside kebabs and rice dishes.

15 min70 calEasy

★4.5(26)

Novodinner

Afghan Mantu Steamed Dumplings in Yogurt Sauce

Steamed beef and onion dumplings topped with garlicky yogurt and a spiced split-pea sauce, the celebrated Afghan dish known as mantu.

100 min460 calHard

★4.8(51)

Novodinner

Afghan Murgh Roast Chicken with Garlic and Coriander

A whole chicken rubbed with browned garlic, coriander and turmeric, roasted until deeply golden, an Afghan-spiced take on a classic Sunday roast.

100 min460 calMedium

★4.6(34)

Novodinner

Afghan Borani Banjan (Eggplant Bake with Yogurt)

Fried eggplant slices layered with a spiced tomato sauce, baked and topped with garlicky mint yogurt, the beloved Afghan dish borani banjan.

65 min320 calMedium

★4.7(43)

Novodessert

Afghan Gosh-e Feel Sweet Fried Pastry

Thin, crisp fried dough shaped like elephant ears, dusted with powdered sugar and crushed pistachios, a festive Afghan sweet served during Eid and Nowruz.

65 min240 calHard

★4.6(31)

Novodinner

Afghan Chicken Kabuli-Style Rice

Fragrant Afghan-style rice with tender chicken, caramelized carrots and raisins, finished with garlic and lemon.

75 min620 calMedium

★4.7(48)

Novobreakfast

Afghan Bolani-Inspired Stuffed Flatbread Pancakes

Pan-fried Afghan-style flatbreads stuffed with garlicky potato and scallion, similar to bolani, served with yogurt and mint.

50 min380 calMedium

★4.6(42)

Novolunch

Afghan Sabzi Chalaw-Style Rice and Greens Bowl

A fragrant Afghan-inspired rice bowl with garlicky sautéed spinach, warmed with ginger and a touch of orange zest.

45 min340 calEasy

★4.4(27)

Novodinner

Afghan-Style Herbed Rice with Grilled Fish

Fragrant Afghan-inspired herbed rice served with grilled fish, brightened with fresh mint, cilantro and lemon.

40 min440 calMedium

★4.5(34)

Novolunch

Afghan Dal Chana-Style Lentil Bowl

A warming Afghan-style split pea and lentil stew brightened with garlic, lemon and a fried garlic-tomato topping.

50 min340 calEasy

★4.5(31)

Novodinner

Afghan Stuffed Peppers with Spiced Ground Beef

Bell peppers stuffed with Afghan-spiced ground beef and rice, finished with a warm orange and ginger tomato sauce.

70 min440 calMedium

★4.5(30)

Novodinner

Afghan Aubergine and Yogurt Bake (Borani Banjan-Style)

A layered Afghan-inspired eggplant casserole with garlicky tomato sauce and a cool mint yogurt topping, baked until bubbling.

65 min380 calMedium

★4.6(37)

Novolunch

Afghan Chapli Kebab Burger

A spiced, crispy-edged Afghan-style beef patty inspired by chapli kebab, served burger-style with garlic and lemon yogurt.

35 min580 calMedium

★4.6(39)

Novodessert

Afghan Sheer Yakh-Style Cardamom Ice Pudding

A creamy, cardamom-scented Afghan-inspired frozen milk pudding studded with pistachios and finished with fresh mint.

25 min220 calEasy

★4.4(26)

Novodinner

Afghan Mantu Holiday Plate with Herb Yogurt

A festive Afghan holiday plate of steamed beef and onion dumplings (mantu) topped with garlicky yogurt and a tomato-lentil sauce.

105 min480 calHard

★4.7(44)

Perguntas frequentes sobre a cozinha afegã

Pelo que é conhecida a culinária afegã?▾

A culinária afegã é conhecida pelo Kabuli pulao - arroz com cordeiro, cenoura caramelizada e passas - além de bolinhos de mantu e ashak com iogurte de alho, naan assado em tandoor, ensopados de qorma, pães achatados recheados com bolani e espetinhos de chapli. Ele une o domínio do arroz persa, bolinhos da Ásia Central e pães do sul da Ásia, com iogurte e hortelã seca como toques finais exclusivos.

Qual é a diferença entre comida afegã e indiana?▾

A comida afegã é muito mais suave e com menos molho. Enquanto o curry indiano cria misturas complexas de especiarias e o calor do pimentão, os qormas afegãos dependem de cebola cozida lentamente, cominho, coentro e agentes acidificantes, como uvas verdes ou limão seco. O arroz é a peça central no Afeganistão – pulaos fofos e de grãos separados – em vez de um acompanhamento, e as coberturas à base de iogurte substituem os molhos à base de creme.

A comida afegã é picante?▾

Não, a comida afegã é mais aromática do que quente. As especiarias principais são cominho, coentro, cardamomo, pimenta preta e hortelã seca, com pimenta usada com moderação. O calor vive nos condimentos – chutney de coentro e pimenta verde e picles torshi – então cada cliente ajusta seu próprio prato. A exceção é o chapli kebab das regiões orientais pashtun, que carrega sementes visíveis de pimenta e coentro.

Que prato afegão um iniciante deve cozinhar primeiro?▾

Borani banjan é o começo autêntico mais fácil: frite fatias de berinjela, refogue-as brevemente em molho de tomate com alho e sirva com iogurte de alho com hortelã seca e naan. Bolani – pães achatados recheados com batata temperada ou alho-poró e fritos na frigideira – é um bom segundo. Kabuli pulao é o prato objetivo, mas sua técnica de arroz recompensa um pouco de prática primeiro.

Do que é feito o pulao de Kabuli?▾

Kabuli pulao é arroz de grão longo cozido em caldo feito de cordeiro refogado (às vezes frango ou carne bovina), temperado com cominho, cardamomo e às vezes uma mistura de char masala. A carne refogada é enterrada no arroz, que é cozido no vapor e depois coroado com cenouras julianas e caramelizadas em açúcar, passas pretas e amêndoas lascadas - um contraste deliberado entre doce e salgado.