I'm enjoying these Afghanistan travel vlogs far more than those of Dubai and Thailand where the experiences seemed formulaic and bland. Here Raeen and Babu really seem comfortable and interested in everything about them. I can't ignore the reality especially for Afghan women so it would be great for the channel to host an honest Q&A for when they return to the village. I would definitely enjoy viewing the two visiting countries off the beaten tourist track in the future. Burma, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, all the 'stans!
Babu is so friendly and respectful towards everyone. Where ever he has traveled he has always appreciated culture and food. He really liked the food and hospitality in Afghanistan.
One of the very interesting thing about most Afghanistan dishes is that they do not use a-lot of spices or ingredients. The food gains it’s taste through the right cooking process rather than from spices.
Great seeing your take on foreign foods. Everything looks absolutely delicious. I do believe the guys totally enjoyed the food. I'm in Canada, never had these foods prepared in such a way, but looks amazing. Totally enjoying the Village Nomads channel. You are doing a great job. Blessings to all.
Does Raeen know that he doesn’t have to chew ice cream? Just putting it in your mouth helps to melt it down and the cold won’t affect your teeth, unless your teeth are very sensitive.
I live in Dearborn MI USA. We have the largest Arabic community here outside of the Middle East. Saudis, Afghans, Lebanese, Turkish, and Yemeni just to name a few cultures. We are very spoiled here because we can get anything from Kafta. Shwarmas Doners Falaafel Roti etc... from every corner of the middle east right here in the USA 🇺🇸 that first dish you had looked wonderful I am going to go tonight to one of the Afghanistan restaurants to see I'd be able to purchase that food for my family and I 🎉❤
Really loved this video! I always enjoy food-centric videos on the channel, but this one was really good since it's authentic food rather than trying imported stuff. Plus seeing the culture and tradition. One thing I noticed and was curious about - looked like Babu had red fingertips and Raeen a bit red. Is that from betel nut? I have seen some travel videos that showed people chewing and spitting red from it. Wasn't sure if that was common in Afghanistan too.
It's important to note that from today onwards Durga Puja starts - the biggest hindu festival, especially the biggest among bengalis. Its important cuz they're from india.
I wish your guide had taken you to one of the Uzbek or Turkmen restaurants to experience their palaw as well. Along with your Kabuli palaw, you could have tried mantu or kebab. It would have been great to see you add more bread to your soup, as locals do. Since you enjoy spicy food, you could have asked for more green chilies or hot peppers. Babawali is a famous restaurant known for its delicious offerings. In general, Afghan cuisine uses fewer spices, and we're not accustomed to dried hot peppers. In Northern, and Eastern parts of Afghanistan, especially in areas like Parwan, Jalalabad and Laghman, people tend to eat spicier food and do use dried hot peppers, but in Kabul, the flavors are milder. I hope you enjoyed your meals!
@@bhootbangla8177 - The Uzbek Pallow in Afghanistan has a unique flavor. A friend of mine visited Uzbekistan and mentioned that there’s a significant difference between the Pallow served in Afghanistan and that in Uzbekistan. Afghans use natural ingredients and fresh, organic meat, which gives the dish a distinctive taste that you won’t find anywhere else.
Try to make the best I can I will try to look them up sometimes when you don’t have something available you can look up subacute s and work with what you have sometimes have to subacute because spices can be expensive 🙏❤️
Sir, for the next destination, I recommend China or North Vietnam because their culture is very exotic for Indians. I recommend China more because the tall buildings and the infrastructure will blow them away. There are many cities in China that are not so expensive. Another recommendations are Japan (Osaka and Kyoto), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur and Malacca), Indonesia (Yogyakarta and Bali).
As an American,I never get used to seeing people in other countries eating while on the floor... here,that's usually considered only for dogs and cats. I cant imagine that being comfortable at all.
One factor for Blue Zone life in Japan is that they use their muscles more to get up and down so they live longer. They also are included in family activities and community activities for seniors so they keep active longer
There is no single way to live; every civilization and culture has its own unique approach to life. In the Western world, some people might have a donut and coffee for breakfast, chocolate and soda for lunch, and pizza with beer for dinner. It’s completely normal for some to go months without cooking at home and only see family once a year. In the Eastern world, it’s common for children to eat meals with their parents-breakfast, lunch, and dinner-together. Families often interact with close relatives and cousins on a weekly or monthly basis. Eating with hands and sitting on the floor offers a unique experience. While I have a dining table at home, I prefer eating on the floor because it makes me feel more relaxed. Eating on the floor also have some benefits, for example: Posture and Ergonomics: Sitting cross-legged or on low cushions can promote flexibility and strength in the hips and lower back. Some studies suggest that this posture may enhance core stability. Digestion: Sitting on the floor can encourage more natural digestion due to the body’s position. Some believe that squatting or sitting low helps with better alignment of the digestive tract. Mindful Eating: Eating on the floor can create a more relaxed atmosphere, which may lead to increased mindfulness and awareness during meals. Mindful eating has been associated with better digestion and satisfaction. Social Interaction: Research shows that communal eating on the floor can enhance social bonding, improve communication, and even increase meal satisfaction.
I’d have to “eat nothing at all” in Afghanistan then. Raisins and sultanas have no place in a savoury dish in my opinion 🤢😂 I wonder if we should tell Raeen that slurping soup is the height of bad manners 🤣🤣 Really interesting that they seem to be able to communicate with the Afghanis
@@miragebangbravernso have I. Without the raisins haha. Not only is the U.K. home to a rich Indian and Pakistani community but there are growing numbers of Afghans here too so I’ve had a chance to try some of the dishes near me. I’ve also been to India itself once. Never Afghanistan though haha I just have a thing about eating raisins in savoury food ever since I had it sprung on me in some coronation chicken. Had no idea they were in there and just didn’t expect the taste. That threw me off and made me feel a bit sick, that’s the root of it.
@@RockinDave1 Well, I can't judge ya if it isn't your thing in the end, we all have different taste buds in the end. I grew up eating such dishes so I never really thought of it as anything bad really.
I'm enjoying these Afghanistan travel vlogs far more than those of Dubai and Thailand where the experiences seemed formulaic and bland. Here Raeen and Babu really seem comfortable and interested in everything about them. I can't ignore the reality especially for Afghan women so it would be great for the channel to host an honest Q&A for when they return to the village. I would definitely enjoy viewing the two visiting countries off the beaten tourist track in the future. Burma, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, all the 'stans!
I think after visiting these two Stan countries, it would be better to visit somewhere more exotic for them like China and North Vietnam.
Babu is so friendly and respectful towards everyone. Where ever he has traveled he has always appreciated culture and food. He really liked the food and hospitality in Afghanistan.
Thank you for sharing your food tour and thoughts. ❤
The food looks delicious.
One of the very interesting thing about most Afghanistan dishes is that they do not use a-lot of spices or ingredients. The food gains it’s taste through the right cooking process rather than from spices.
I see
Most of the time we don't eat spicy food our food not spicy just normal not spicy not sweet not sour just normal 😊
OMGosh, this looked so delicious!
Great work ,it amazing seeing my homeland. Thank you
Great seeing your take on foreign foods. Everything looks absolutely delicious. I do believe the guys totally enjoyed the food. I'm in Canada, never had these foods prepared in such a way, but looks amazing. Totally enjoying the Village Nomads channel. You are doing a great job. Blessings to all.
Does Raeen know that he doesn’t have to chew ice cream? Just putting it in your mouth helps to melt it down and the cold won’t affect your teeth, unless your teeth are very sensitive.
Solid!
Top KEK!
Peace be with you.
Cameraman 📷 does an excellent job capturing the best moments 👍
Ma sha Allah thank you for visit afghanistan i am new sub
I was sure that Raeen was going to give himself an ice cream headache. Slow down a bit, sir.
🙏🏻thanks
Thank you for sharing I really enjoy the videos and babu is so interesting looks so delicious makes me hungry beautiful vedio 🙏❤️
I live in Dearborn MI USA. We have the largest Arabic community here outside of the Middle East. Saudis, Afghans, Lebanese, Turkish, and Yemeni just to name a few cultures. We are very spoiled here because we can get anything from Kafta. Shwarmas Doners Falaafel Roti etc... from every corner of the middle east right here in the USA 🇺🇸 that first dish you had looked wonderful I am going to go tonight to one of the Afghanistan restaurants to see I'd be able to purchase that food for my family and I 🎉❤
Most Afghans are not Arabs btw. They mostly are Iranic-speaking people like most people in Iran.
I hope you have the most enjoying visit of Afghanistan
❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🇦🇫 Kabul
Really loved this video! I always enjoy food-centric videos on the channel, but this one was really good since it's authentic food rather than trying imported stuff. Plus seeing the culture and tradition.
One thing I noticed and was curious about - looked like Babu had red fingertips and Raeen a bit red. Is that from betel nut? I have seen some travel videos that showed people chewing and spitting red from it. Wasn't sure if that was common in Afghanistan too.
The shorba chainki is the best of best
It's important to note that from today onwards Durga Puja starts - the biggest hindu festival, especially the biggest among bengalis. Its important cuz they're from india.
I wish your guide had taken you to one of the Uzbek or Turkmen restaurants to experience their palaw as well. Along with your Kabuli palaw, you could have tried mantu or kebab. It would have been great to see you add more bread to your soup, as locals do. Since you enjoy spicy food, you could have asked for more green chilies or hot peppers. Babawali is a famous restaurant known for its delicious offerings.
In general, Afghan cuisine uses fewer spices, and we're not accustomed to dried hot peppers. In Northern, and Eastern parts of Afghanistan, especially in areas like Parwan, Jalalabad and Laghman, people tend to eat spicier food and do use dried hot peppers, but in Kabul, the flavors are milder. I hope you enjoyed your meals!
Their next destination is Uzbekistan itself
@@bhootbangla8177 - The Uzbek Pallow in Afghanistan has a unique flavor. A friend of mine visited Uzbekistan and mentioned that there’s a significant difference between the Pallow served in Afghanistan and that in Uzbekistan. Afghans use natural ingredients and fresh, organic meat, which gives the dish a distinctive taste that you won’t find anywhere else.
LET'S GOOOOOO
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Never this early!
Try to make the best I can I will try to look them up sometimes when you don’t have something available you can look up subacute s and work with what you have sometimes have to subacute because spices can be expensive 🙏❤️
Sir, for the next destination, I recommend China or North Vietnam because their culture is very exotic for Indians. I recommend China more because the tall buildings and the infrastructure will blow them away. There are many cities in China that are not so expensive. Another recommendations are Japan (Osaka and Kyoto), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur and Malacca), Indonesia (Yogyakarta and Bali).
Nice. Clip ❤❤❤ always welcome to Afghanistan . suffered 42 years of war and cruelty
I would loven to see them taste some Läskisoosi and potatoes.
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Ajtk johni bhai ichcha dhari lagta hai
Enjoy Bhai all video watching from India.
If you eat ice cream to fast yo head will have a brain freeze for a few seconds
Ice cream is supposed to be cold🤣
Visit Ghizni (Mahemud Ghazvavi)
They have been back home in India now. Their next destination was Uzbekistan. The traveling trailer was shown in their other channel.
10 mase 8 q 😂😂
As an American,I never get used to seeing people in other countries eating while on the floor... here,that's usually considered only for dogs and cats. I cant imagine that being comfortable at all.
One factor for Blue Zone life in Japan is that they use their muscles more to get up and down so they live longer. They also are included in family activities and community activities for seniors so they keep active longer
Well, since you’re a dog yourself then maybe you should try sitting down while eating
There is no single way to live; every civilization and culture has its own unique approach to life. In the Western world, some people might have a donut and coffee for breakfast, chocolate and soda for lunch, and pizza with beer for dinner. It’s completely normal for some to go months without cooking at home and only see family once a year.
In the Eastern world, it’s common for children to eat meals with their parents-breakfast, lunch, and dinner-together. Families often interact with close relatives and cousins on a weekly or monthly basis. Eating with hands and sitting on the floor offers a unique experience. While I have a dining table at home, I prefer eating on the floor because it makes me feel more relaxed. Eating on the floor also have some benefits, for example:
Posture and Ergonomics: Sitting cross-legged or on low cushions can promote flexibility and strength in the hips and lower back. Some studies suggest that this posture may enhance core stability.
Digestion: Sitting on the floor can encourage more natural digestion due to the body’s position. Some believe that squatting or sitting low helps with better alignment of the digestive tract.
Mindful Eating: Eating on the floor can create a more relaxed atmosphere, which may lead to increased mindfulness and awareness during meals. Mindful eating has been associated with better digestion and satisfaction.
Social Interaction: Research shows that communal eating on the floor can enhance social bonding, improve communication, and even increase meal satisfaction.
Broaden your horizons 🤷🏻♀️
It’s the same for them. They will never get used to seeing Americans eat food with their dogs and cats.
I’d have to “eat nothing at all” in Afghanistan then. Raisins and sultanas have no place in a savoury dish in my opinion 🤢😂
I wonder if we should tell Raeen that slurping soup is the height of bad manners 🤣🤣
Really interesting that they seem to be able to communicate with the Afghanis
I had similar food before.
Way nicer than you think
@@miragebangbravernso have I. Without the raisins haha. Not only is the U.K. home to a rich Indian and Pakistani community but there are growing numbers of Afghans here too so I’ve had a chance to try some of the dishes near me.
I’ve also been to India itself once. Never Afghanistan though haha
I just have a thing about eating raisins in savoury food ever since I had it sprung on me in some coronation chicken. Had no idea they were in there and just didn’t expect the taste. That threw me off and made me feel a bit sick, that’s the root of it.
@@RockinDave1 Well, I can't judge ya if it isn't your thing in the end, we all have different taste buds in the end.
I grew up eating such dishes so I never really thought of it as anything bad really.
Slurping soup is cultural, and in a lot of the East it’s disrespectful NOT too.