Bolani

Bolani
Type	Flatbread
Course	Appetizer, side dish, or main course
Place of origin	Afghanistan
Region or state	South Asia
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Bolani (Dari: بولانی), also called Periki (Pashto: پارکی) is a stuffed flat-bread from Afghanistan,^[1] fried with a filling.^[2] 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.^[3]

Bolani is made for special occasions like birthday parties, engagement parties or holidays.^[4] It is widely sold on the streets in Afghanistan, particularly in cities such as Kabul, Jalalabad and Kandahar.

^ "Food of The Middle East: Bolani (Fried Afghan Flatbread)". Weaving Life. October 19, 2012.
^ Dupree, L. (2014). Afghanistan. Princeton Legacy Library. Princeton University Press. p. 224. ISBN 978-1-4008-5891-0. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
^ "Afghani Bolani or Boulanee e Katchaloo". My Diverse Kitchen: Food & Photography from a Vegetarian kitchen in India. July 31, 2013.
^ Humaira (2009-12-30). "Bolani: Afghan Potato and Scallion Turnover". Afghan Culture Unveiled. Archived from the original on 2014-03-13.

[1] "Food of The Middle East: Bolani (Fried Afghan Flatbread)". Weaving Life. October 19, 2012.

[Dupree_2014_p._224-2] Dupree, L. (2014). Afghanistan. Princeton Legacy Library. Princeton University Press. p. 224. ISBN 978-1-4008-5891-0. Retrieved October 4, 2017.

[3] "Afghani Bolani or Boulanee e Katchaloo". My Diverse Kitchen: Food & Photography from a Vegetarian kitchen in India. July 31, 2013.

[4] Humaira (2009-12-30). "Bolani: Afghan Potato and Scallion Turnover". Afghan Culture Unveiled. Archived from the original on 2014-03-13.

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