The Afghan Chef

Did you know that in the 11th century Ghazni (central east part of Afghanistan) was a major world trade center and the shelter for scholars, scientists, writers, and poets who had gathered in the courts of the kings?

Afghan Pallow (baked with chicken broth), served with tender chicken quarter leg, salsa style salad and fresh organic mint.

Gandana is leeklike crop grown in Afghanistan with a unique sweetness that makes it an exciting alternative to leeks, chives and onions. Gandana is a main ingredient of a the popular Afghan bolani (stuffed flat bread).

Kabob Daigee / beef loins lightly seasoned and cooked with fresh vegetables! Served with baked white basmati rice and grilled asparagus. Serving a party of 40.

The health benefits of walnuts include a reduction of bad cholesterol, an improvement in metabolism, control of diabetes, and hearth health. These nuts possess anti-inflammatory properties, aid in weight management, and help as a mood booster. They are also believed to slow down the spread of cancer. Almonds, walnuts, and pistachios are native to Afghanistan and became a traditional ingredient in savory dishes as well as desserts like the Carrot Halwah or Candied Walnuts! Follow this link for ingredients and directions. Substitute sugar with molasses or honey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQIStdHFIAI

Beautiful Rubab music... https://youtu.be/SR9ylr1s6cM The rubab is known as "the lion of instruments" and is one of the two national instruments of Afghanistan (with the zerbaghali). Classical Afghan music often features this instrument as a key component. ... It is the ancestor of the South Asian sarod, though unlike the sarod it is a fretted instrument.

Make it a habit to start cooking with these simple, fresh, healthy ingredients. We do!

Catered to a two day Instructors Certification Weekend for East West Kung Fu at San Ramon Valley High. Great team!!! Always impressed with this school. Entrees included chicken kabob on skewers, mushrooms lightly cooked in a delicious yogurt sauce, meatballs, baked white basmati rice, grape leaf dolmas. Feb 25-26

Donation to a multi cultural event to a San Ramon middle school

21-Jan Couples Dinner - lamb chops, beef kabob, shrimp kabob, chicken kabob, ground beef kabob served on Qabuli Pallow