Afghan Potato and Spinach Bolani
Large, thin Afghan stuffed flatbreads filled with potato, spinach, and spring onion, toasted in a pan. Makes 5 bolani; times are estimates.
Bolani is an Afghan stuffed flatbread. This version pairs mashed potato with spinach, spring onion, garlic, and mild spices inside an unleavened dough. Serve hot, freshly cooked.
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Method
- 01
Roast and prepare the potato
Heat the oven to 200 °C. Prick the potato several times, wrap it in foil, and roast for 60 minutes. When it is tender when pierced, let it cool slightly, peel it, and mash it with a fork.
Temperature: 200 °C / 392 °FReady to continue when: A knife passes easily through the potato, and the inside is soft.
60 min - 02
Make the filling
Mix the mashed potato with the spring onions, garlic, spinach, hot paprika, and ground cumin. Stir until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Ready to continue when: The filling looks uniform, with the vegetables distributed throughout.
5 min - 03
Make and rest the dough
Mix the wheat flour with the salt and water to form a dough. Knead for 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Cover and leave to rest for 20 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The dough is smooth and elastic after kneading and stretches easily after resting.
25 min - 04
Shape the bolani
Divide the dough into 5 equal portions. Roll each into a thin circle. Place some filling on one half of each circle, leaving the edge clear. Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges to seal.
Ready to continue when: All 5 bolani are sealed and thin, with no filling showing at the edges.
10 min - 05
Toast and serve
Heat a frying pan or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook the bolani in batches for several minutes on each side, until golden and crisp. Serve hot.
Ready to continue when: Both sides are golden, and the surface feels crisp to the touch.
20 min
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