bolani

plural bolanis · alternative bolanee · alternative bulani · alternative bulanee · alternative boulanee

1. countableuncountableA kind of Afghani flatbread with savoury filling.

   Saber got up, threw the last bit of bolani to the animal, rubbed his greasy hands together, then wiped his mouth with a corner of his shawl before sitting again.

   2022 October 18, Masouma Kawsari, “Dogs are not to blame”, in Zubair Popalzai, transl., My Pen Is the Wing of a Bird. New Fiction by Afghan Women, Grand Central Publishing, →ISBN, unnumbered page

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   Whether it's savoring a tender Kabuli palaw, enjoying the freshness of a bolani, or discovering the rich flavors of a qorma, exploring Afghan cuisine provides a delicious and insightful window into the heart of Afghan life and its enduring traditions.

   2024 September 15, The complete travel guide for Afghanistan, YouGuide Ltd, →ISBN, 7.3. Dining and Afghan Cuisine, page 172