Parwana : recipes and stories from an Afghan kitchen

Authentic Afghan recipes interwoven with family narratives and stunning photography. Parwana tells one familys story of a region long afflicted by war, but with much more at its heart. Author Durkhanai Ayubis parents, Zelmai and Farida Ayubi, fled Afghanistan with their young family in 1987, at the height of the Cold War. When their family-run restaurant Parwana opened its doors in Adelaide, Australia in 2009, their vision was to share an authentic piece of the Afghanistan the family had left behind, a country rich in culture, family memories infused with Afghanistans traditions of generosity and hospitality. These recipes have been in the family for generations and include rice dishes, curries, meats, dumplings, Afghan pastas, sweets, drinks, chutneys and pickles, soups and breads. Some are celebratory special dishes while most are day to day dishes. Each has a story to tell. With beautiful food and location photography, this compilation offers valuable insights into the origins and heritage of Afghan cuisine and a fresh perspective to one of the oldest civilizations. Vibrant Recipes, One Family's Memories Of Their Homeland And A Fascinating Insight Into Afghanistan's Rich Heritage. 'parwana Stole My Heart' - Diana Henry 'parwana Tells Many Stories ... It Is A Celebration: The Recipes In It Bulge With Colour And Flavour And Life ...' - Nigella Lawson Interwoven With Traditional Afghan Recipes Is One Family's Story Of A Region Long Afflicted By War, But With Much More At Its Heart. Author Durkhanai Ayubi's Parents, Zelmai And Farida Ayubi, Fled Afghanistan With Their Young Children In 1985, At The Height Of The Cold War. When Their Family-run Restaurant Parwana Opened Its Doors In Adelaide In 2009, Their Vision Was To Share With The World Their Family Memories Through The Delights Of Afghan Cuisine, Infused With Afghanistan's Rich Historical Culture And Traditions Of Generosity And Hospitality, To Offer A More Complete Picture Of The Country They Had Left Behind. These Fragrant And Flavourful Recipes Have Been In The Family For Generations And Include Rice Dishes, Dumplings, Curries, Meats, Afghan Pastas, Chutneys And Pickles, Soups And Breads, Drinks And Desserts. Some Are Everyday Meals, Some Are Celebratory Special Dishes. Each Has A Story To Tell. Recipes from an Afghan kitchen and stories of how food anchors us to our ancestry and is also a bridge that can connect people with very different experiences of life