My mother learnt to make this kebab dish as a teenager, from a chef who was invited to her family home to cook for a special occasion, to which many guests had been invited.
He wouldn’t allow anyone into the kitchen while he prepared the food, but sensed that my mother was keen to watch and eager to learn.
He taught her the importance of choosing the right blend of spices to create balanced and aromatic, but not overpowering, flavours. Prep time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutesFourRecipe from Parwana: Recipes and Stories from an Afghan Kitchen by Durkhanai Ayubi (Murdoch Books, £20).
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