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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.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Pâte

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water, then pour this mixture into the flour with the salt.
  2. Knead for 8 minutes until you get a smooth, elastic dough, then let it rise for 1 hour, covered, in a warm spot.
  3. Finely slice the spring onions and mix them with the grated ginger, cumin, pepper and a pinch of salt.
  4. Divide the risen dough into 4 balls, then roll each into a thin disc about 20 cm across.
  5. 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.
  6. Heat a pan with 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat and cook the bolani for 3 minutes on each side until golden.
  7. 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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