Cardamom Fudge (Sheer Payra — Afghanistan) This fudge is used to celebrate festive occasions. 2 cups granulated sugar 2/3 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 ...

Chicken with Golden Pilaf (Kabuli Pelau — Afghanistan) This is the traditional Afghan fried chicken. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up 1 teaspoon salt 2 medium carrots 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 cup ...

Onion and Tomato Salad (Salata Bonjon-e-Rhumi-e-Piaz — Afghanistan) 2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons ...