A feast for Eid
Photo: Leek Pastries with Mild Spices (Boulani) with Fresh Coriander Chutney
Photography by Edward Pond
A special menu created for the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, the Muslim feast that follows Ramadan's 30 days of fasting. If the portions seem generous, remember that Afghan food tastes even better the next day after spices and juices have had time to meld and season the rice.
Eid-ul-Fitr Celebration for Eight:
Leek pastries with Mild Spices (Boulani) with Fresh Coriander Chutney
Baked Chicken Drumsticks (Kabobs)
Basmati Rice with Carrots, Raisins and Spices (Kabil)
Spinach with Green Onions, Garlic and Coriander (Subzee)
Baked Eggplant with Yogurt Sauce (Boryani)
Milk Pudding with Almonds, Pistachios and Cardamom (Ferni)
Recipes
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Leek Pastries with Mild Spices (Boulani)
Leeks' complex garlicky-onion flavour makes these pastries taste like they contain many more ingredients. Serve with ... -
Fresh Coriander Chutney
This fresh, slightly sour condiment is often used as an accompaniment to dishes such as Leek Pastries with Mild Sp... -
Baked Chicken Drumsticks (Kabob)
This simple chicken dish bakes up moist and juicy. The women recommend using pasta sauce because it contains herbs and spices, but puréed tomatoes wo... -
Basmati Rice with Carrots, Raisins and Spices (Kabli)
Rice is the centrepiece of an Afghan party, and people always pay attention to see that it is cooked properly and that there is plenty. This dish is t... -
Spinach with Green Onions, Garlic and Coriander (Subzee)
Coriander and garlic give sautéed spinach a fresh new taste. -
Baked Eggplant with Yogurt Sauce (Boryani)
Sweet tomato sauce and garlic-spiced yogurt top eggplant in this succulent vegetarian dish. -
Milk Pudding with Almonds, Pistachios and Cardamom (Ferni)
A simple blancmange-style pudding gets a burst of exotic flavour from nuts and spice to make it look and taste much more sophisticated than it really ...
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