Bolani
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Bolani or bulani (Dari: بولانی), also called periki (Pashto: پارکی), is a stuffed flatbread from Afghanistan, fried with a filling. It has a thin crust and can be stuffed with a variety of ingredients, such as potatoes or leeks but also grated pumpkin, chives, red lentils or with minced meat. It can be served with plain yogurt or mint yogurt and is usually served with a doogh drink.
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- Kabul, Afghanistan
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- Appetizer, side dish, or main course
- Food.type
- Flatbread
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Bolani or bulani (Dari: بولانی), also called periki (Pashto: پارکی), is a stuffed flatbread from Afghanistan, fried with a filling. It has a thin crust and can be stuffed with a variety of ingredients, such as potatoes or leeks but also grated pumpkin, chives, red lentils or with minced meat. It can be served with plain yogurt or mint yogurt and is usually served with a doogh drink.
Bolani is made for special occasions like birthday parties, engagement parties or holidays. It is widely sold on the streets in Afghanistan.