You have to eat three countries’ cuisine for the rest of your life. What are they?

Easy peasy!

Number 3 would be India. Simply because I love vegetarian food, starters and some added spice. Let’s be honest here, who does these things better than the Indians?

Number 2 is Italian. I do love healthy food, but I also love takeaways. And carbs. And presentation also matters. Sounds like something Italians specialise in, is it not?

But of course, my number one by a clear 100000 miles remains: AFGHAN FOOD!

From the tastiest rice mixed with lamb meat, carrots, raisins and almonds.. I present to you our special Qabeli Pilaw!

To the mouthwatering minced dumpling, Mantu. Doesn’t look great? The amazing taste does make up for it!

Did someone ask for stuffed bread? With pumpkin, spinach, potato or leek? Bolani calling!

For the vegetarian lovers who like to be on the healthier side, this dried aubergine soaked in tomato curry will not disappoint you! Banjan Borani, it is!

Now, one thing we always eat is naan bread. We even eat the naan bread.. with naan bread! Loads of them!

So why am I not a vegetarian if I’m not a meat lover? Because we do the best shish kabab and kofta which will be a crime to ignore. Facts!

I am bit of a sweet tooth and love cold desserts. So what am I missing.. Oh, Sheeryakh, my baby!

One thing Afghans absolutely CANNOT live without (and you’ll be disappointing the nation if you’re an exception) is our delicious green chai!

Like it a bit more milky or creamy? No problem! I present to you our Qaimaq chai, which is green tea blended with double cream and ginger:

But of course, can you even have these without sweets, cakes and savouries? Hell na!

Sheerpera (frozen milk with almond on top)

Firni (creamy pudding with nuts on top)

Cream roll (stuff cream roll, that’s all!)

Fresh homemade biscuits (Root and Gooshi Fil)

Dried fruits (classic)

You’re welcome everyone and yeah, of I were you I would also run to the nearest Afghan shop/restaurant after quarantine