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Durkhanai Ayubi · Parwana

Bolani are moreish hand-rolled flatbreads, stuffed with various fillings, then pan-fried golden brown and crisp. Bolani are typically made with family and friends, and eaten straight off the tawah, a traditional flat iron frying pan, as they cook, while more are made hot and fresh, until everyone has had their fill. Bolani are eaten by tearing off strips and dipping them into a relish, such as chutney morcheh sorkh, plain thick yoghurt or jaan-e-ama yoghurt dip. Afghans also like to eat this savoury treat with a cup of sweet tea. It’s important to have your chosen fillings prepared before rolling out the dough and a good time to do this is while the dough is resting.