Ingredient appreciation — what makes Bolani special

What sets Bolani apart is the handling of cardamom. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the subtly sweet from dried fruit result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

Afghan hospitality tradition demands feeding guests regardless of the host's circumstances. The a traditional Afghan home dinner atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had doogh as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Bolani is the place to start.