Bolani (Stuffed Flatbread)
Snack · Afghan · Ready in 55 min · Serves 2
Afghan flatbread filled with spiced potatoes and herbs, pan-fried until golden and crispy.

Per serving
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbs
- 38 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Fibre
- 3 g
Vitamins and minerals, % of a day’s needs
- Iron17%
- Vitamin D0%
- B120%
- Zinc12%
- Magnesium15%
- Omega-36%
- Folate12%
- Calcium10%
- Potassium20%
- Vitamin C28%
- Vitamin A4%
- Riboflavin7%
Worked out from the ingredients. How we work out our numbers
Ingredients
- 200 g All-purpose flour
- 300 g Potatoes
- 80 g Onions
- 20 g Fresh cilantro
- 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 100 ml Water (for dough)
- 0.5 tsp Cumin powder
- 1 pinch Salt and pepper
Method
- 1
Mix flour with water and pinch of salt. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth. Let rest 15 minutes, covered.
- 2
Boil potatoes until tender, then mash. Dice onions finely and cook in 1 tbsp oil for 3 minutes. Mix with mashed potatoes, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Divide dough into 2 portions. Roll each into thin round (6-8 inches). Place filling on one half, fold over, and press edges to seal.
- 4
Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet over medium heat. Fry bolani for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and filling is heated through.
- 5
Transfer to plate. Serve hot with yogurt and tomato chutney on the side.





