By Shireen Jamooji
January 17, 2024
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If you’re planning to watch the match tonight, here are some foods that are loved in both countries to add to your munchies menu. Because everything is better with the right snacks.
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Similar to momos, these Afghani dumplings are generally stuffed with spiced minced meat and then steamed until moist and delicious.
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A delicious stuffed flatbread, often filled with potatoes, leeks, or lentils. It's pan-fried to perfection and served with yoghurt or chutney.
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Filled with a mix of spiced potatoes, peas, and sometimes minced meat, samosas are love in both countries as popular snack at tea time or as a quick bite on the go.
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Usually a dessert, but also enjoyed as a sweet snack. It's a vermicelli pudding made with milk, nuts, and dried fruits, providing a delightful blend of textures and flavours.
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Spiced ground meat patties, pan-fried to perfection. These flavorful kebabs make for a hearty and satisfying snack, often accompanied by naan or chutney.
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A sweet treat made by deep-frying wheat flour batter into pretzel or circular shapes, which are then soaked in a saffron-infused sugar syrup.
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Both countries enjoy this vegetarian snack marinated in spices and yoghurt and cooked in a clay oven. Perfect for mid-match bites.
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