An AFGHAN feast » what I ate growing up

I was raised by the most incredible parents. Both refugees to Canada from Afghanistan, and growing up they fed us plenty of delicious Afghan food. I hope through these recipes you feel more of a connection to the beauty of Afghanistan and its people. Thank you for being here and for your support ❤️ A special thanks to @drewbinsky for sharing all of the beautiful footage of Afghanistan 🇦🇫 TIMELINE & RECIPES 00:00 Intro 01:14 Aushak - Afghan dumplings: https://bit.ly/aushak_dumplings 06:39 Bolani - stuffed flatbread: https://bit.ly/bolani_flatbread 10:37 Chutney: https://bit.ly/mums_green_chutney 12:09 Banjan - eggplant dish: https://bit.ly/banjan_eggplant 15:15 Salata - Afghan salad: https://bit.ly/Afghan_salata 16:43 More recipes (see below) 16:58 A note from my parents 17:38 Donations + outro MORE AFGHAN RECIPES 🌱 My mum s reduced-oil banjan (eggplant) recipe: https://bit.ly/mums_banjan 🌱 Shola - savoury sticky rice: https://bit.ly/shola_rice 🌱 Shir beranj - sweet sticky rice pudding: https://bit.ly/rice_pudding_dessert 🌱 Kitchiri - Herati Afghan rice: https://bit.ly/kitchiri 🌱 Gulpea - Afghan tomato & cauliflower curry: https://bit.ly/gulpea ORGANIZATIONS WE ARE DONATING TO 👉 1. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC): https://bit.ly/ICRC_donate - The ICRC works in assisting victims of war and ensures humanitarian protection of marginalized populations. My sister worked with the ICRC for several years and completed a one-year mission with them in Afghanistan. She speaks very highly of the work they ve done in Afghanistan over the last 30+ years. 👉 2. The International Rescue Committee (IRC): https://bit.ly/rescue_donate & https://bit.ly/what_Afghans_need_now - The IRC is a global non-profit organization that has worked in Afghanistan since 1988, providing “displaced families with shelter, clean water, sanitation and other basic necessities,” according to its website, as well as education and cash assistance. 👉 3. Women for Women International: https://bit.ly/WFW_donate - Women for Women International is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping female survivors of war. According to their website, their “training helps women know and defend their rights, lead mentally and physically healthy lives, influence decisions at home and in their communities, generate income, and save money for the future, contributing to economic self-sufficiency in their lives and for their families.” ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ✈️ Donate your air miles to migrants: https://bit.ly/miles_to_migrants 🇦🇫 Here s how to help Afghanistan right now: https://bit.ly/how_to_help_Afghans 🇦🇫 More ways to help: https://bit.ly/help_Afghan_refugees 🇦🇫 Ways to help (US, Canada, UK): https://bit.ly/help_Afghan_refugees2 🇦🇫 Ways to help (Canada): https://bit.ly/help_Afghan_refugees3 BOOKS 📚 No Good Men Among the Living: https://amzn.to/3zvLiX0 📚 A Thousand Splendid Suns: https://amzn.to/2WB2rAs 📚 Kite Runner: https://amzn.to/3Btm7VP 📚 Ghost Wars: https://amzn.to/3mJOBq1 📚 Afghanistan, a Cultural and Political History: https://amzn.to/3DuYVYX FOR AFGHANS 🇦🇫 Information for Afghan refugees about skilled visa pathways: https://bit.ly/talent_beyond_boundaries STAY CONNECTED 🙋🏻‍♀️ 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickuplimes/ 👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pick_up_limes 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pickuplimes/ 👉 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sadiabadiei/ 🎉 Have you tried a PUL recipe? Leave a review: https://www.pickuplimes.com/recipe/ 👩🏻‍🍳 Get the PUL E-cookbook: http://bit.ly/PUL_Ebook 💌 Sign-up for our newsletters: http://bit.ly/PUL_newsletters 🎥 Film & photography gear we use: https://bit.ly/PUL_filming_gear 🎶 The music we used: http://bit.ly/YTube_music (great for YouTube creators) ❤ Sadia