Bolani: The Delicious Afghan Stuffed Bread You Need To Try!

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed pumpkin

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper provides a milder taste.

Prepare the dough by mixing flour, water, and salt until smooth.

Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until elastic, then let it rest for 30 minutes.

Boil potatoes until tender, then mash them in a bowl.

Mix in chopped onions, green chilies, and garlic into the mashed potatoes.

Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each into a circle.

Place a generous amount of filling in the center of each circle, then fold and seal the edges.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry each bolani for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

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