Afghan cuisine
Dishes and foods of Afghani origin.
Flavors often found in Afghan cuisine
- Almond
- Barley
- Bread
- Cardamom
- Chile peppers
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Coriander
- Cucumber
- Cumin
- Dill
- Fennel
- Fruit especially Dried fruit
- Ginger
- Grape
- Kebabs
- Lamb
- Mint
- Mushroom
- Nuts
- Pasta
- Rice
- Basmati rice
- Sesame
- Tomato
- Tomato sauce
- Turmeric
- Yogurt
Almonds, cardamom, and sugar are a well tested flavor combination. Cucumber, mint, and yogurt is another common flavor combination.[1]
Common regional dish types
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