
Everyday meals
Bolani-e Zanjabil (ginger flatbread)
Flatbread stuffed with spring onions and ginger, then golden-fried until crispy outside and soft inside. An Afghan street food specialty, served hot with yogurt.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Pâte
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water, then pour this mixture into the flour with the salt.
- Knead for 8 minutes until you get a smooth, elastic dough, then let it rise for 1 hour, covered, in a warm spot.
- Finely slice the spring onions and mix them with the grated ginger, cumin, pepper and a pinch of salt.
- Divide the risen dough into 4 balls, then roll each into a thin disc about 20 cm across.
- Place a quarter of the filling in the center, fold the edges toward the middle and pinch well to seal, then gently flatten by hand.
- Heat a pan with 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat and cook the bolani for 3 minutes on each side until golden.
- Serve hot, cut into portions, with yogurt.
Variations and tips
Potato version. Add a cooked, mashed potato to the filling for a heartier bolani.
Using what's easy to find. Fresh ginger is available everywhere; if spring onions are missing, use a finely sliced white onion and a pinch of chives.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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