bolani

English

A tray of bolani.

Alternative forms

  • bolanee, bulani, bulanee, boulanee

Etymology

Borrowed from Dari بولَانِی (bōlānī).

Noun

bolani (countable and uncountable, plural bolanis)

  1. A kind of Afghani flatbread with savoury filling.
    • 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:
      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.
    • 2024 September 15, The complete travel guide for Afghanistan, YouGuide Ltd, →ISBN, 7.3. Dining and Afghan Cuisine, page 172:
      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.
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