How to Make Delicious Afghan Potato Bolani

Accoridng to Saednews, Afghan Potato Bolani, also known as Bolani Kachalo, is a popular and delicious traditional Afghan dish. It is an easy and quick meal that can be served for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients for the Dough

• 3½ cups flour

• 2 tablespoons salt

• 2 tablespoons oil

• 1¼ cups water

Ingredients for the Filling

• 3 potatoes

• 1 cup chopped cilantro

• 2 cups sliced onions

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• ½ cup green peppers

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

How to Make Afghan Potato Bolani

Step 1

Place the flour, salt, and oil in a suitable bowl. Mix the ingredients together well.

Step 2

Gradually add the water to the dough while mixing. The dough should not be overly sticky. If necessary, you can add a little more water.

Step 3

Knead the prepared dough thoroughly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest in the refrigerator for about 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 4

Wash the potatoes and boil them in a pot until tender. Once cooked, peel them and lightly mash them in a suitable bowl.

Step 5

Heat two tablespoons of oil in a suitable frying pan. Wash and finely chop the green peppers, then add them to the pan. Sauté for about one minute until slightly softened.

Step 6

Wash and slice the onions into thin rings. Add the sliced onions to the peppers and sauté them together.

Step 7

Add the washed and finely chopped cilantro to the pan.

Step 8

Add the mashed potatoes to the pan and remove it from the heat. Add the salt, black pepper, and any remaining seasonings, then mix everything well.

Step 9

Remove the dough from the bowl and divide it into eight equal portions. Take one piece and keep the remaining pieces covered.

Step 10

Lightly flour a work surface and place the dough on it. Roll it into a circular shape approximately 20 cm in diameter.

Step 11

Place some of the potato filling on one half of the dough, leaving about 1 cm of space around the edge. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and press the edges together. Use a fork to seal them firmly.

Step 12

Heat oil in a frying pan and fry both sides of the Bolani until golden and crisp.

Your delicious Afghan Potato Bolani is now ready to serve. Enjoy!