Afghan Madar Cuisine

Kabuli Pulao

The national dish of Afghanistan done right — long-grain rice steamed with lamb, topped with caramelized carrots and raisins that hit a perfect sweet-savory note

Mantu

Steamed beef dumplings served over a cooling layer of garlic yogurt and a bright tomato-based sauce — a textural contrast that defines Afghan comfort food

Bolani

Thin flatbread stuffed with spiced potato and scallion, pan-fried until crisp at the edges — a straightforward starter that rarely disappoints

Lamb Kebab

Marinated ground or cubed lamb grilled on skewers, served with naan and a side of rice — the char and seasoning are the test of any Afghan grill

Ashak

Leek-stuffed pasta parcels under the same yogurt and meat sauce as mantu — lighter and more delicate, worth ordering if you want to compare the two dumplings