5 Afghani dishes to explore at this Mumbai food festival
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Afghan flavours
Taftoon in BKC and Powai is bringing the flavours of 1960s Kabul to life with ‘Kabuli’ – a special food festival celebrating Afghanistan’s Golden Era
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Maushawa
Indulge in the menu by starting with dishes such as Maushawa, a nourishing lentil and yogurt soup that once welcomed weary travellers
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Boulanee
Once you have relished soup, enjoy the Boulanee, a crisp, pan-fried flatbread stuffed with spiced potatoes or minced meat, reminiscent of bustling Kabul streets
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Afghani Mantu and more
While the Afghani Mantu is a delicate steamed dumplings that travelled the Silk Road, the Qorma-E-Olu Bokhara, a slow-cooked lamb dish with plums
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Dahi Kofte
Last but not the least is a take on Kofte Chalou, served as Dahi Kofte, features soft yogurt dumplings in a spiced tomato curry, adding a creative twist
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