Stuffed Flatbread

Bolani

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      1 hr 30

Appears in
Radikal Kitchen: Flavours without Borders

By Radhika Howarth

Published 2024

  • About

Bolani is a stuffed flatbread from Afghanistan, sort of like a vegetable-filled calzone. It is made with a thin, unleavened dough filled with ingredients like spinach, leeks, lentils, or potatoes. The dough is folded over the filling, sealed, and then pan fried or baked in an oven until golden-brown and crispy. Bolani can also be made in different shapes, like triangles or circles, depending on the region and cooking style.

Bolani is often served with a yoghurt dip or chutney as an