Ingredient appreciation — what makes Lawand special

What sets Lawand apart is the handling of qorma onion sauce. 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, Lawand is the place to start.