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Afghani Bolani Bread Recipe

Afghani Bolani Bread Recipe

Josephen & Animash
Afghani Bolani is a traditional stuffed flatbread from Afghanistan, filled with savory ingredients like potatoes, spinach, or lentils. It's a popular street food and makes for a delicious snack or side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Afghani
Servings 3
Calories 758 kcal

Equipment & Tools

  • Stove
  • Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Measuring Cup
  • Measuring Spoon
  • Serving Plate

Ingredients
  

For Dough:

For Filling:

  • 1 tbsp Dabur Mustard Oil, Recommended
  • 1 tbsp Chopped Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Chopped Ginger
  • ¼ cup Sliced Onion
  • 1 cup Mashed Potatoes
  • ½ tbsp Chopped Green Chili
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Coriander Leaves
  • ¼ tsp Salt

For Cooking:

  • 1 tbsp Oil For Cooking The Bread

Instructions
 

For the Dough:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and oil.
  • Gradually add water and stir until it forms a dough.
  • Place the dough on a flat surface and knead for 5-10 minutes until smooth.
  • Drizzle some oil on top of the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

For the Filling:

  • Heat 1 tbsp mustard oil over medium heat.
  • Add chopped garlic, ginger, and onions, and sauté until softened.
  • Add cumin seeds and cook for 1 minute.
  • In a separate bowl, mix mashed potatoes, the sautéed garlic-ginger-onion mixture, chopped green chili, coriander leaves, and salt.
  • Mix very well and set aside.

To Make the Bread:

  • Divide the dough into 3 equal parts.
  • Roll each piece of dough into a flat circle.
  • Add about 1/2 cup of the potato filling to the center of each dough circle, then fold and seal the edges.
  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and cook the bread on both sides until golden brown.
  • Enjoy your delicious Afghani Bolani Bread!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1breadCalories: 758kcal (38%)Carbohydrates: 103.1g (34%)Protein: 10.9g (22%)Fat: 36.6g (56%)Saturated Fat: 4.8g (30%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 3419mg (149%)Potassium: 1075mg (31%)Fiber: 7.8g (33%)Sugar: 36.4g (40%)Calcium: 160mg (16%)Iron: 7mg (39%)
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