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(10) My shorwa brings all the Afghans to the yard & they're like sta mor aw plar. Afghan food. Shorwa - Mycitycuisine.org. From Mycitycuisine.org Shorwa is a traditional Afghan soup, which is perfect for vegetarians or summer dining.

Shorwa - Mycitycuisine.org

This delicious dish includes roughly chopped onions, minced garlic, potatoes and carrots cut into cubes, garbanzo beans, salt, water, corn oil, pepper, celery, ground cinnamon, and aromatic curry spices. In some recipes Shorwa is made with lamb or beef meat. When the soup is ready, a beaten egg is added into saucepan of soup in a circular motion. Sprinkled with parsley, the soup is served hot and can be eaten with bread, pita, roti and naan. [edit] Photo Gallery To add a photo, please follow this submit form.

[edit] Featured Recipes Add your recipe here [edit] References Shorwa (Assorted Vegetable Soup) , www.alleasyworld.com How To Eat Shorwa – Afghani Soup , www.ifood.tv. Shorwa afghan soup. Below you will find the recipe for Shorwa Afghan soup.

shorwa afghan soup

This simple Afghani soup recipe is ideal for a quick and healthy meal and would make a great soup for summer dinning or for vegetarians, easy and full of flavor! Serving: 4 to 6 Ingredients: -3 tablespoons of Corn oil -2 large (1-1/2 cups) onions, chopped -1/2 tablespoons of Salt, or to taste -4 cups of Water -2 medium Potatoes, peeled and cut into 1inch cubes -2 large Carrots, cut into 1-" cubes -2 Ribs celery w/leaves, sliced -1/4 tablespoons of Pepper -1/4 tablespoons of Ground cinnamon -1 Egg, beaten -2 tb Fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped Directions: -Heat oil in a soup pan, add onions and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and stir-fry over moderate heat for 2 mins.

How To Eat Shorwa – Afghani Soup. 6I always look for traditional foods and try to bring about a variation in them with slight changes in spices and ingredients.

How To Eat Shorwa – Afghani Soup

During such an endeavor I got to learn how to eat shorwa…and wondered about the other ways in which this soup can be eaten. Those who know about Afghani foods will know that this is a very traditional soup of the region which is a 'must have' during festivals and special occasions. Eating shorwa is nutritious and fun – you just need to fill the soup in a serving bowl and eat it with bread. I found that many young men who are not fond of cooking prepare shorwa in its different variations and eat it on an everyday basis. Afghan Beef and Bean Soup, Shorwa e Ghosht - Afghan Culture Unveiled. By Humaira One cannot claim to be an Afghan cook without a pressure cooker amongst your kitchenware.

Afghan Beef and Bean Soup, Shorwa e Ghosht - Afghan Culture Unveiled

Jeja (my mom) is a big fan of hers. It’s understandable since so many Afghan recipes require slow cooking to bring out the best flavors. The pressure cooker is a great way to speed up the process. I have to admit a deep-seated fear of pressure cookers that goes back to my childhood during which I would overhear Jeja and her sisters sharing stories of pressure cookers exploding when people tried to open them too soon. Pressure cookers have come a long way since then, but Jeja still handles hers with caution. Penda. Publishing Date: Wednesday, January 26 2005 Penda is a special dish that is widely eaten in Marwat, Bannu, Waziristan and their surroundings.

Penda

There are different variations of the dish for each tribe. The word "Penda" is derived from the Pashto word Panda which literally means 'a lot'. True to its name, Penda is prepared in big quantities and many people sit together to eat it. Afghan Noodle Soup: So Delicious, It Will Make You Friends. Afghan Soups. In traditional style, two large pots on wood-burning stoves are where Afghans cook their soups.

Afghan Soups

Mostly an Afghani meal includes a bowl of soup. Spoons and forks are not used in the Afghani custom, therefore the soup is eaten by hand, normally with the traditional Afghan flat bread or Nan. Most of the Afghani soups include noodles and meat in them. The most popular soups are as follows: SAVORY AFGHAN NOODLE SOUP. When I get a taste of something delicious, I need to know how to make it and can be dogged in my pursuit of a recipe.

SAVORY AFGHAN NOODLE SOUP

Such was the case with this soup. I first tried it at a school potluck where it was drawing raves at the buffet line. Aush - Noodle Soup with Beef and Yogurt - Afghan Culture Unveiled. By Humaira Aush is responsible for my friendship with Katie.

Aush - Noodle Soup with Beef and Yogurt - Afghan Culture Unveiled

I took a big pot of Aush to a school potluck. Since it was an unfamiliar dish to many, I stood next to the pot of Aush and gave everyone instructions on the assembly, ingredients, and history. It was a great way to meet new parents, one of whom happened to be Katie. After two bowls of Aush, she asked me for the recipe. Four years ago, I cooked like my Mom. Aush is one of my favorite Afghan dishes. Aush is my comfort food. Bagels and Lox with Avocado Spread – Tasty Kitchen.

Crispy Smashed Potatoes. Mid-terms are upon us!

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Can you feel it in the air? I sure as hell can! I’m trying to remain calm, though, and think about how I’ve only got NINE weeks of school left until I’ve got that coveted bachelor’s degree. That’s it! Just nine weeks! Baking. Crispy Shrimp Tacos. I have dinner!

Crispy Shrimp Tacos

And it includes fresh fruit and vegetables, seafood and avocado. Can’t go wrong there, right? Especially if your shrimp is already clean – this meal should take you less than 20 minutes to throw together. I was so excited when I found mangos at my grocery store on sale this week: 10 for $10! Are mangos in season? I knew exactly what was happening to one mango though. I think I like these better than regular tacos. And they are just so pretty and colorful. We enjoyed this so much that I’m planning on making it again Friday. [print_this] Crispy Shrimp Tacos serves 2 1/2 pound raw, deveined shrimp (tails removed)